Q: My propett taxes are delinquent. Ad a has been posted. Proceedings will start 6/14/19 Section 58.1-3965. I
I have been told by Powhatan's lawyer that next I will receive a summons; then go to court in August; then property goes for sale in September. Is this correct?
I am raising the funds to pay it off.
A: Based on the statute you cited, this timing may be correct. The statute 58.1-3965 also states that you may be able to work out a deal with the local treasurer to pay off the delinquent tax balance over a period of up to 36 months. You should contact the local treasurer ASAP to try to work out a plan that you can satisfy. If you can do that, the treasurer should contact the court prior to your June hearing to notify the court that a plan is in place and to hold off selling the property. If that doesn't work out, contact a local property tax attorney. The statute also provides redemption of the property by paying off the entire delinquent balance prior to the sale date.
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