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Putney ratifies late homestead penalties for 27 filers totaling about $11,062
Summary
Selectboard ratified assessment of late Homestead penalties for 27 late filers, estimated at $11,062.10; listers and state processes for identification were discussed and staff may send reminder letters in future.
The Putney Selectboard voted on July 8 to ratify late Homestead exemption penalties for the tax year ending June 30, 2027, covering 27 filers with estimated penalties of $11,062.10. Board members noted the penalties can range from 3% to 8% and described the listers' work identifying late filers in coordination with the State.
Selectboard member Aileen Tulloch moved to ratify the late penalties. Board discussion noted a possible administrative step: listers could send a reminder to property owners to file by the October 15 late filing deadline (automatic extension). Heather Small asked how penalties are enforced; Tulloch described the State and listers' process for identification and collection.
The board's action formalizes the record for the coming tax year and underscores administrative burdens tied to late filing.
