The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the sale of tax-deeded real property held by the state. It would allow county boards of supervisors (BOS) to sell such properties not only to contiguous residential property owners but also to contiguous agricultural and commercial property owners. The bill introduces new conditions for these sales, including a requirement for the contiguous owner to request a joint assessment of the properties for tax purposes and stipulates that if multiple contiguous owners are interested, the offer from the owner whose property was most recently under common ownership with the sale property must be accepted.

Additionally, the bill would enable the BOS to sell tax-deeded properties directly to homeowners' associations if the property is part of a common area they maintain. It also allows the BOS to establish procedures for accepting monetary offers for properties that are not eligible for auction or have not sold at auction. The bill makes several technical changes and clarifies existing provisions, ensuring that properties with pending offers are removed from auction listings. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the process and expand the options for selling tax-deeded properties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 42-18303
Senate Engrossed Version: 42-18303
Chaptered Version: 42-18303