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A tax title is a lien in which the City takes legal ownership of property because of unpaid taxes and allows the owner the right to redeem the property by paying the outstanding balance.
Thida Long of the Law Department works with the City’s collection of property taxes by enforcing tax titles in Massachusetts Land Court. Please contact Thida Long directly at (978) 970-4231 for information regarding balance payoff, payment options, status of Massachusetts Land Court cases, as well as listings and redemption letters.
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The City of Lowell will host a Tax Title Auction on Thursday, August 23, 2012 in Lowell City Hall, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852 in the City Council Chamber at 10:00 o’clock A.M. local time, pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 60 sec 52 the City of Lowell will be conducting a sale of Tax Titles.
All Bidders must pre-register by 3:00 PM Wednesday August 22, 2012, to pre-register please contact the Law Dept Office at (978) 674- 4231.
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What is a tax lien?
State law governs tax title procedures for cities and towns, including Lowell. A tax title is a lien placed on property to enforce the collection of property taxes. The lien is removed when the property tax account is paid in full. If the property taxes are not paid, the City may foreclose and take possession of the property.
Can I enter a payment plan to pay outstanding property taxes?
The City of Lowell provides residents in tax title to enter payment agreements. 25% of the past due balance in addition to payment of the current year tax bill. The entire balance must be paid within ten months of entering said agreement. Residents must stay current on all taxes and water/sewer billing throughout the duration of the payment agreement.
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