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Commission forgives late fees after name error on mobile-home tax notice
Summary
County staff told the commission that a mobile home was assessed as personal property and notices were mailed with a misspelled name, leading to two years of nonpayment and accrued late fees. The commission unanimously forgave the late fees while the tax liability remains.
The commission approved forgiveness of late fees for account B0000157 after staff explained the charges resulted from a misspelled name on tax notices.
Staff explained the mobile home had been assessed as personal property and that notices were mailed to an incorrect spelling of the owner’s surname; the error led to two years of nonpayment and late fees. Commissioners voted to forgive late fees while preserving the underlying tax liability. The motion was moved by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner Bingham and passed by voice vote.
Staff stated the taxpayer is willing to pay the base taxes and that the treasurer’s office will work with the taxpayer to correct records and proceed with regular tax collection.
