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Kossuth County assigns two delinquent tax certificates to Sui City to enable redevelopment
Summary
The board approved assignment of tax certificates for two long‑vacant Sui City parcels to the city for a nominal assignment fee, with abatement of back taxes once deed is transferred to the city, clearing the way for city-led redevelopment efforts.
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors voted to assign two tax certificates (Parcel 0619229008 and Parcel 0619229009) to the City of Sui City for an assignment fee of $10 per certificate. County staff told the board the property had been vacant for years after demolition of dilapidated structures and that the city had placed city specials on one parcel; the city will absorb those costs and pursue deed acquisition and redevelopment, reportedly to return the property to the tax rolls.
County staff reported the combined outstanding tax and city‑special total for the properties and recommended assignment with a contingent abatement: the county will abate back taxes only after Sui City takes deed to the parcels. Supervisor motion language approved by the board included the assignment fee and explicit abatement contingency. The motion was seconded and passed on voice vote.
Why it matters: Assigning tax certificates to a city is a common way to move long‑vacant parcels into local control so a municipality can clear title, remove blight and seek private redevelopment. County staff confirmed there were no drainage assessments on the parcels.
Next steps: City and county staff will complete the deed and abatement process per the assignment terms; staff will handle the notification and administrative steps required by statute.
