State law does not require a sale each year. Section 14-808 of the Tax Property Article mandates a tax sale no later than 2 years from the date taxes are in arrears.
“Not holding a tax sale this year does not mean the taxes owed are waived,” said Culver. “Tax sales are expensive for the County and the property owner. By working with the taxpayers, we are hoping more will find a way to make their payments, saving the County money as well as ultimately themselves.”
“Taxpayers who are already struggling to pay property tax incur added expense when trying to redeem their property from scheduled sale. The additional costs depend on which point in the process the redemption occurs. Interest, penalties, advertising and attorney’s fees can be significant on top of the owed tax,” added Culver.
The Wicomico County Department of Finance is currently in the process of sending out final notices to delinquent taxpayers. The list of unpaid property tax will be published after May 6th.
“We are hoping that we receive a good response from our final mailing,” said Leslie Lewis, Finance Director. “We want struggling taxpayers to know that we are willing to work with them on payment. They can make daily or monthly payments on their tax balance if need be,” Lewis added. “The Executive’s goal is to encourage delinquent and non-delinquent taxpayers to contact the local State assessment office (410-713-3560) to inquire what credits, if any, are available”.
For more information, contact the County Executive’s Office at 410-548-4801 or the Finance Department at 410-548-4840.
9 comments:
Finally I can say Culver has the people at heart.
12:04, well put. Finally, someone in government who has a heart. These are tough times. I'm very impressed.
Thank you Mr. Culver.
Thank goodness !
This is just not about heart, how about some common business smarts where sometimes when you work with people, everyone wins. Really good job!
This is great! But it will seriously disappoint some of the vultures that hang out on the courthouse steps.
Someone looking out for the common person. Along the lines of Governor Hogan.
Very happy we elected both!
Publishing the names in the Dailey Times is a waste of money too.
5:17 PM
Sorry, gut it's the law. If you don't l;ke it, get off your garstool and change it;
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