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Sanford's lien‑amnesty program set to expire; staff, commissioners consider tougher limits and higher fees
Summary
City staff told the commission the Lien Amnesty Program will sunset Dec. 31, 2025, unless renewed; staff presented program history and financial results and commissioners discussed raising the reduction cap and administrative fee to reduce gaming of the program.
Tony Raimondo, development services director, reviewed the history and results of Sanford’s Lien Amnesty Program and asked the commission whether to let the program expire on Dec. 31, 2025, keep current terms, or modify the program.
Raimondo said the program began in 2011 to give property owners a structured way to resolve code enforcement liens and outstanding municipal charges. He reported that from 2011 to 2020 the program resolved 233 properties and recovered about $750,000; since 2020 staff said it had resolved 189 additional cases and…
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