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Carson City directs treasurer to proceed with tax-deed sales after public plea about vulnerable homeowner
Summary
The board authorized the treasurer to publish notices and proceed with tax-deed sales under NRS, setting an online sale date and describing the process for redemption and excess proceeds; a public commenter described serious concerns about the welfare of an owner of 2620 E. Nye Lane and asked what support would be available.
Carson City’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to direct the city treasurer to proceed with tax-deed sales for properties with unpaid taxes in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes, setting a proposed sale date of April 22, 2026.
Andrew Raeser, Carson City treasurer, told the board there are three properties this year slated for tax-deed sale, down from 15 last year. He explained the statutory process: the treasurer issues a tax-deed after notice and a two‑year redemption period; if taxes, penalties and fees remain unpaid the deed can then be sold to recover amounts owed. Raeser emphasized the legal distinction between a lien and a deed and described the online bidding process the city will use.
Public comment raised welfare concerns. Kimberly Green spoke about the property at 2620 East Nye Lane and said the registered owner has severe mental‑health challenges, longstanding problems with squatters, crime and neglected conditions. "I think it's a shame that he's gonna have his property taken away from him because the proper authorities didn't follow through and give him an opportunity to clean this up," Green said, asking whether any assisted‑living, counseling or other supports would be provided.
Treasurer Raeser outlined how proceeds are handled under Nevada law and recent legislative changes. He said sale proceeds first satisfy taxes, penalties and city charges; any excess proceeds are held in a separate account per statute and a registered owner may submit a claim. Raeser noted Assembly Bill 133 (as referenced in his presentation) made a change so 5% of any excess proceeds are allocated to a treasurer tech fund, with the remainder available for distribution if a claimant establishes a rightful claim.
Board action and next steps: Supervisor Horton moved to direct the treasurer to sell the properties described in the record in accordance with NRS 361.595; the motion passed unanimously. Horton also asked the city manager to contact the sheriff’s office to perform a welfare check at the address raised in public comment.
What this means for owners: the treasurer said a minimum bid in the online sale will be the total owed (taxes, penalties, and any delinquent water charges). If a sale produces excess proceeds, individuals with a legal claim to the property can apply for a share of those funds; the city will hold excess proceeds per statute while claims are reviewed.
(Reporting note: quotes and attributions are taken from the meeting transcript. The board recorded a unanimous vote to direct the treasurer to proceed.)
