Bill > LD41

This bill authorizes the State Tax Assessor to sell specific parcels of real estate located in Maine's Unorganized Territory that have outstanding tax liens. The bill provides a detailed process for selling these properties, which first requires the Tax Assessor to send a written notice to the last known property owner at least 90 days before listing the property for sale. If the original owner does not pay the outstanding taxes within 90 days, the Tax Assessor must list the property with a licensed real estate broker. If the broker cannot sell the property within 12 months, the Tax Assessor can sell the property to the highest bidder for an amount not less than the total outstanding taxes, interest, and associated costs. The bill specifically lists 17 individual parcels across several counties, including properties in Aroostook, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, and Washington counties, with property sizes ranging from 0.11 to 241 acres. Notably, employees of the Bureau of Revenue Services and their immediate family members are prohibited from purchasing these properties. The bill sets an expiration date of August 1, 2026, for these property sales and requires that any excess sale proceeds be paid to the former owner.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=41&snum=132