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County reports tax‑deed lawsuit moved to federal court; staff say expected fiscal impact minimal
Summary
Staff updated the committee on a tax‑deed lawsuit challenging state practice; the case was removed to federal court and staff said Polk County has not taken tax deed properties since 2020 and expects minimal financial exposure.
County staff provided an update on ongoing litigation concerning tax‑deed practices that affect counties statewide. Staff said a case that had been in circuit court has been removed to federal court and that several counties are challenging aspects of the tax‑deed process.
Staff told the committee Polk County has not acquired tax‑deed properties since 2020 and that the county’s potential liability is expected to be minimal if courts find against petitioners; staff said counties that have continued to sell property since 2020 suggest the practical financial exposure is small. No new legal action by the committee was taken; staff will continue to monitor litigation developments and report back as needed.
