Tax Collection and Foreclosure
Summary
The tax office reported a 97.71% collection rate and 254 active foreclosures (down from 377 in 2023). Commissioners debated foreclosure practices and asked whether legal work could be done in-house to save money; details went to closed session.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
In-house foreclosure handling could save taxpayer money versus outside attorney fees.
Taxpayers facing delinquency who receive payment-plan flexibility, and the general fund if costs drop.
Property owners facing foreclosure who feel the process should be more protective.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners - Sep 8, 2026
The tax office reported a 97.71% collection rate and 254 active foreclosures (down from 377 in 2023). Commissioners debated foreclosure practices and asked whether legal work could be done in-house to save money; details went to closed session.
Board of County Commissioners - Jun 1, 2026
Tax officials say appeals are being released in batches — a third batch went out the day of the meeting, with 1,000 more expected the following week.
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