SB 651
Relating to sale of certain properties subject to delinquent tax liens
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the process for selling properties with delinquent tax liens in West Virginia. It aims to streamline the sale process by requiring the sheriff to deliver certified notices of impending sale to property owners, allowing the State Auditor to engage private auctioneers, and establishing specific payment requirements for the highest bidder. The bill also clarifies procedures for providing notice to redeem, distributing surplus proceeds, and addresses issues related to previous sales and redemption.
Key provisions
- Requires the sheriff to deliver certified notices of impending sale to property owners by personal service.
- Allows the State Auditor to engage private auctioneers for selling tax-delinquent properties.
- Specifies a 10% buyer’s fee for private auctioneers.
- Requires the highest bidder to pay $50 to the State Auditor and the remainder to the county sheriff.
- Modifies the process for providing notice to redeem delinquent taxpayers.
- Modifies the distribution of surplus proceeds from tax-delinquent property sales.
- Requires the Auditor to certify a list of lands for sale by July 1st.
- Establishes a timeline of 150 days for completing land sales after certification.
Who is affected
- Taxpayers with delinquent property taxes
- County Sheriffs
- West Virginia State Auditor
- Property Owners
- Real Estate Investors
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Primary sponsor
Smith (Mr. President)
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