SB 52
Requiring owners of record be notified before real property can be sold due to nonpayment of taxes
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Bill overview
This bill requires West Virginia sheriffs to notify property owners and residents before real estate is sold due to unpaid property taxes. Specifically, the sheriff must send certified mail to the last known address of the owner of record, as well as any residents or occupants of the property, at least 30 days before a tax lien sale. The bill also outlines procedures for publishing delinquent lists and collecting fees to cover the costs of these notifications.
Key provisions
- Sheriffs must send notices to owners of record, residents, and occupants of properties with delinquent taxes.
- Notices must be sent at least 30 days before a tax lien sale.
- The sheriff must publish delinquent lists as legal advertisements.
- A $25 charge will be added to delinquent taxes to cover the cost of the second delinquent list.
- A $10 charge will be added to delinquent taxes to cover the cost of mailing notices.
- Redemption of tax liens can be done by paying the full amount of taxes, interest, and charges.
- Fees collected for notices will be deposited into the General County Fund.
Who is affected
- Property Owners
- Residents of West Virginia
- Tax Collectors
- West Virginia Sheriffs
- Real Estate Investors
Notable changes
- Requires notification to owners of record, expanding notification beyond just listed owners.
- Mandates certified mail delivery for notices.
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