An act relating to property tax sales for property that is abandoned or unfit for human habitation
This bill allows Vermont municipalities to sell properties at tax sale for delinquent taxes below the usual $1,500 minimum if a court confirms the property is abandoned and the dwelling is unfit for human habitation. It directly affects towns seeking to clear neglected properties and owners of such properties. The key change requires municipalities to obtain a court order verifying abandonment and uninhabitability before proceeding with a sale for debts under $1,500, replacing the current threshold. This process aims to address blighted properties while providing due process through court validation.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 23, 2026
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Jan 23, 2026
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Marc Mihaly
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