What happens if I do not pay the property taxes?

A lien will be sold against the property if there are any unpaid taxes owed from the previous year, this may also include any water, sewer and electric charges or any other municipal charges.


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1. When will I receive a new tax bill?
2. How are taxes computed?
3. I need to change my address, or mortgage information. What should I do?
4. I don’t have a tax bill. Why am I charged interest?
5. What is a tax sale? Can I buy property at the tax sale?
6. How do I pay off a lien?
7. What programs are available to reduce taxes?
8. How should I make out my check?
9. How should I pay my tax / utility bill?
10. What happens if I do not pay the utility bill?
11. What happens once a lien has been sold on a property?
12. What is the tax bill interest rate?
13. My mortgage company pays my taxes, what are my responsibilities?
14. What do I need to do if I refinance or sell my home?
15. I receive a senior citizen deduction on my property, is there anything I need to do to maintain this deduction?
16. What happens if I do not pay the property taxes?
17. Who buys these liens? (If I do not pay the property taxes.)
18. What happens once a lien has been sold on the property?