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Bedford County adopts Tax Claims Bureau payment-agreement policy requiring 25% initial payment and three-installment schedule
Summary
The Bedford County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 06-09-2026 establishing a Tax Claims Bureau policy that requires taxpayers to pay 25% of delinquent taxes up front, three equal installments for the remainder, full payment within 12 months, and voids agreements on default with a three-year ineligibility period.
The Bedford County Board of Commissioners on June 9 adopted Resolution No. 06-09-2026 setting new policy for Tax Claims Bureau payment agreements.
Nicole Abbott, Director of Tax Assessment, read the resolution during the meeting. Under the new policy a taxpayer entering a Tax Claim Payment Agreement must pay an initial amount equal to 25% of all delinquent taxes, including applicable interest, penalties and costs. The remaining balance will be paid in three equal installments, and the full balance must be paid within 12 months from the date of the agreement.
Section 2 of the resolution states that a failure to make any required payment will result in the agreement being considered in default, and upon default the agreement shall be voided without further obligation by the Tax Claims Bureau to reinstate it. The property subject to the agreement will proceed to Tax Claim Sale in accordance with applicable law. Section 3 provides that any taxpayer who defaults will be ineligible to enter a new payment agreement with the Tax Claims Bureau for a period of three years from the date of default.
The resolution was approved by the board on the recommendation of county staff and takes effect immediately upon adoption. The Tax Claims Bureau was directed to implement the policy in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
