Bill > LD2075

This bill authorizes the State Tax Assessor to sell certain 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 includes first attempting to sell to the former owner or their heirs within 90 days for the total amount of unpaid taxes, interest, and associated costs. If the original owner does not purchase the property, the State Tax Assessor must list the property for sale with a licensed real estate broker and follow specific notification procedures, such as sending written notice to the last known address of the former owner and publishing sale notices in local newspapers. The bill covers 32 specific parcels across several Maine counties, ranging in size from 0.00 acres (building only) to 41.50 acres, with total tax liabilities varying from around $136 to over $7,369. If the properties do not sell after three attempts or within 12 months, the State Tax Assessor can sell them to the highest bidder for at least the minimum amount specified in the bill. Notably, employees of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services and their immediate family members are prohibited from purchasing these properties.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2075&snum=132