Committee authorizes in rem takings for tax-delinquent parcels; deed-restriction decision delayed

Sep 19, 2025

The Human Resources, Finance and Property Committee authorized staff to proceed with in rem takings at an Oct. 7 court hearing for parcels that remain tax-delinquent, and agreed to revisit whether to impose deed restrictions at its first December meeting.

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Chair Gerry Gibbs and county staff told the Human Resources, Finance and Property Committee on Thursday that administration is ready to move forward with in rem proceedings for tax-delinquent parcels listed in a petition scheduled for an Oct. 7 court hearing. Committee members voted to authorize taking parcels that remain unsatisfied after that hearing and deferred a final decision on deed restrictions until the committee's first meeting in December.

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