{"id":46645,"date":"2020-05-06T11:10:03","date_gmt":"2020-05-06T15:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/?p=46645"},"modified":"2020-05-06T11:10:09","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T15:10:09","slug":"tax-collector-sets-date-for-annual-certificate-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/2020\/05\/tax-collector-sets-date-for-annual-certificate-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax Collector sets date for annual certificate sale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u00a0Despite these uncertain times and understanding the hardships, so many property owners face Tax Collector Larry Hart has opened registration for the annual sale of properties with unpaid real property taxes. Visit\u00a0https:\/\/leefl.realtaxlien.com\/<\/a>\u00a0to register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tax Collector is required by law to hold a tax certificate sale on or before June 1 each year on properties with delinquent taxes that remain unpaid. Registration closes for the auction-style sale on May 13 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, and the sale takes place on May 19 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. <\/strong>online at leefl.realtaxlien.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tax certificates represent liens for delinquent taxes, interest and charges associated with the properties involved in the sale. Tax certificate holders pay the delinquent taxes to the county in exchange for the chance to earn interest of as much as 18% per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buying a certificate isn\u2019t the same as buying the property, but beginning April 1, 2022, anyone holding a certificate issued in this year\u2019s sale that has not been paid or redeemed can apply for a tax deed to sell the land. Certificates expire seven years from the issue date and are null and void at that point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each certificate goes to the bidder willing to accept the lowest interest rate. The bidding starts at 18% and progresses downward in 0.25% increments. Any certificate that isn\u2019t bid on will be issued to the county and available for purchase from leetc.com<\/a> after the auction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn about certificate redemptions, transfers and cancellations, visit leetc.com\/taxes\/tax-certificates<\/a>.  To become a registered bidder, go to http:\/\/leefl.realtaxlien.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Lee County Tax Collector<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lee County Tax Collector (LCTC) exists to serve the citizens of Lee County. The office takes pride in organizational excellence and offering exemplary customer service and operates by the credo of \u201cWe\u2019ve got your back.\u201d The LCTC operates leetc.com<\/a>, the official interactive website of the tax collector, which allows county residents to quickly and easily take care of motor vehicle and vessel registration, pay property taxes, make appointments for concealed weapon permits and more. The agency operates seven service centers throughout the county to provide efficient, convenient services. The LCTC works to provide innovative and quality service that supports the growth and sustainability of the community. For more information, visit leetc.com<\/a> or follow Lee County Tax Collector on social media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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