SB 853
Clarifying terms of registration for tax abandoned land auctions and sales held by auditor
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the registration requirements for tax abandoned land auctions and sales conducted by the West Virginia Auditor. It establishes specific criteria for potential bidders to qualify, including a history of compliance with code enforcement and payment of prior auction debts. The bill also outlines procedures for selling unsold land without further auctions, prioritizing sale to adjacent landowners, municipalities, and the West Virginia Land Stewardship Corporation. Nonprofit corporations with a focus on housing construction are given a specific bidding process.
Key provisions
- Potential bidders must register in advance with the Auditor’s office to participate in auctions.
- Bidders are ineligible if they have failed to make payments owed at prior auctions within the past five years.
- Bidders are ineligible if their tax certifications are delinquent or if they are subject to ongoing code enforcement violations.
- Bidders with a history of noncompliance with code enforcement orders (five or more within five years) are ineligible.
- Bidders must demonstrate compliance with legal proceedings related to code enforcement violations.
- Potential bidders must prove they are properly registered with the Secretary of State’s office.
- Nonprofit corporations with a focus on housing construction have a specific bidding process.
- The Auditor can promulgate rules to administer the registration and auction processes.
Who is affected
- Taxpayers
- Real estate bidders
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