Require Better Notice Before Selling Property Tax Liens
In committee as of Jul 31, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
The city would have to give property owners better warning before selling their tax liens to debt collectors. The Finance Department must send certified mail, email, call, or visit in person to notify owners, and keep records of these attempts. If they can't reach the property owner, they must notify the local Council Member before the sale.
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Details
- Introduced
- Feb 24, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Finance
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (5)
Official Description
This bill would require the Commissioner of Finance to provide notice of intent to sell tax liens by certified mail, return receipt requested, as well as by email, phone or in person. The Commissioner would be required to document all attempts to provide notice and to retain any receipts of notice for no less than 5 years. In the event that a receipt of notice is not received, the Department of Finance would be required to notify the relevant Council Member by email prior to the date of sale.