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Town of Buxton
Tax Acquired Property Ordinance
Section 1: |
The Buxton Board of Selectmen shall have the authority to retain or to sell or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property acquired by the Town of Buxton through non-payment of taxes or by tax deeds.
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Section 2: |
If the Selectmen determine that the property acquired through non- payment of taxes should not be retained, the taxpayer may redeem the property by paying all taxes, interest and all related costs to date within sixty (60) days from notification by the Selectmen of the opportunity for redemption. |
Section 3: |
If the acquired property is not redeemed, sale of the property shall be advertised in the area-wide press, with the stipulation that the Selectmen will have the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
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Section 4: |
The Selectmen shall execute a quit claim deed of the property on bill of sale, as appropriate to the successful bidder.
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Section 5: |
The Treasurer shall annually submit a list of all property acquired through non-payment of taxes or tax deeds to the Selectmen.
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Section 6: |
This Ordinance shall be effective when passed by the Town of Buxton voters at the November 5, 2002 election.
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Affirmative Vote, November 5, 2002, Article 2, Yes 1,364, No 1,263
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