Bill > HB1569

This bill modifies Indiana's tax sale procedures by establishing a new process for tax sale purchasers to quickly obtain property deeds for vacant or abandoned properties. Under the new law, a tax sale purchaser may file a petition with the court within 30 days after the sale to seek a determination that the property is vacant or abandoned. If the court determines the property meets specific vacancy or abandonment criteria, the property owner loses the right to redeem the property, and the county auditor must issue a deed to the purchaser with a fee simple interest. The bill requires detailed notice to property owners, including evidence of vacancy, and specifies that the court will consider factors like property condition and other relevant information when making its determination. The new procedure does not apply to properties already on the county auditor's list of vacant and abandoned properties. These changes are designed to streamline the process of transferring ownership of neglected properties and provide a clear pathway for tax sale purchasers to obtain full property rights under specific circumstances.