Bill > LB679

This bill modifies provisions relating to the sale of real property for delinquent taxes in Nebraska, introducing several key changes. It establishes a new "negotiated bulk sale" process that allows county boards to sell multiple parcels of delinquent tax property to one or more buyers with flexible terms, including the ability to charge a reasonable administrative fee. The bill updates notice requirements for tax certificate issuance, specifically requiring purchasers to attempt personal service notification to property owners about the sale, and allows an administrative fee for such notification efforts. In tax foreclosure proceedings, the bill standardizes attorney's fees by setting a base amount of $2,500 that can be awarded to plaintiffs, with provisions for seeking additional fees beyond that base amount. The legislation also introduces an annual adjustment mechanism for attorney's fees based on the Consumer Price Index for the Midwest Region, ensuring the fee amount keeps pace with inflation. These changes aim to provide more flexibility and clarity in the process of selling properties with delinquent taxes, while also establishing more structured guidelines for notification and legal fee recovery.

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