HB 96
An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P.L.1368, No.542), known as the Real Estate Tax Sale Law, in sale of property, providing for delinquent real estate tax notification to designated individual; providing for unseated lands; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Real Estate Tax Sale Law to provide a mechanism for notifying older adults about delinquent real estate taxes. It requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to create a designation form that allows property owners to assign a trusted individual – such as a family member or guardian – to receive tax notices. The bill also directs the department to distribute this form and related information to tax districts and area agencies on aging, ensuring older adults receive important tax-related communications.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to develop a designation form for older adults.
- Allows property owners to assign a designated individual to receive tax notifications.
- Specifies the information required on the designation form, including contact details for both the owner and the designated individual.
- Mandates the department to post the form and related information on its website and distribute it to tax districts and area agencies on aging.
- Requires notifications to be sent to both the owner and the designated individual.
- Provides a process for owners to rescind the assignment of a designated individual.
- Establishes confidentiality requirements for the designation form and related notices.
Who is affected
- Older adults
- Property owners
- Taxing districts
- Area agencies on aging
- Designated individuals (family members, guardians, etc.)
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Benjamin Sanchez
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