317.11 Tax Sale (AAM)

317.11 Tax Sale (AAM)

SR 06-06 Dated 04/06 Previous Policy

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If a tax sale is imminent and DHHS has a lien on the property, DHHS may pay delinquent taxes on behalf of a recipient. The city or town must notify DHHS of the imminent sale so that DHHS can have the opportunity to pay the delinquent taxes and protect its lien.

Only the earliest year of delinquent taxes are paid by DHHS, since this is the minimum necessary to protect DHHS ’ s lien. If the city or town insists that all delinquent taxes be paid, notify the Administrator of the Estate Recoveries Unit.

Financial Assistance Recipients Medical Assistance Recipients 1. The recipient must submit a written request for delinquent property taxes to be paid. The request must include all of the following: • a statement from the local municipal unit indicating: - the amount of taxes owed; and - that the property will be sold for payment of delinquent taxes; and • documentation that the town or city refused to abate the recipient ’ s written request for abatement. 2. Do a positive grant adjustment to the recipient to pay delinquent taxes. 1. The recipient must submit a written request for delinquent property taxes to be paid. The request must include all of the following: • a statement from the local municipal unit indicating: - the amount of taxes owed; and - that the property will be sold for payment of delinquent taxes; and • documentation that the town or city refused to abate the recipient ’ s written request for abatement. 2. Forward all of the following to the Administrator of the Estate Recoveries Unit: - the request and all documentation; and - a memo explaining the case circumstances *.