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Tax Claim Bureau Fee Increases

Summary

Delinquent-property fees the Tax Claim Bureau charges will rise January 1, 2027 — the first update in over 20 years. Property owners more than two years behind can still avoid the biggest fee by paying by June 30.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Filing fee doubles to $30, sale fee rises to $250, mailing fee to $25, posting fee to $35 — costs recovered from delinquent property owners.

✅Who benefits

The county's tax claim office, which stops losing money on postage and processing costs.

⚠️Who could be affected

Property owners who fall more than two years behind on property taxes and don't pay by June 30.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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