What happens if I do not pay the utility bill?

A lien will be sold against the property if there are any unpaid utility bills owed from the previous year, this may also include other municipal charges.


Who buys these liens? Usually people who are looking to invest money. The interest rate starts at 18%. However, if there is more than one person interested in the same parcel, they will start bidding down the interest rate. Once the bidders bid down to 0%, it will go into a premium starting at multiples of $100.

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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?