Delinquent Property Taxes Rising
Summary
Collections on $10.5 million in delinquent taxes are running about $2 million behind last year, which the Treasurer attributes to economic stress — a warning sign for county and town finances.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $2 million less collected than last year — shortfalls can shift costs to other taxpayers.
No one directly; the report flags a revenue concern for all taxpayers.
Delinquent property owners face continued foreclosure exposure; other taxpayers may eventually absorb the shortfall.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Finance - Committee Meeting — October 19, 2026
Treasurer Keith Valentine reported 2026 delinquent taxes turned over to the county climbed to $6.47 million — up about $390,000 from last year — with residential and commercial properties making up most of the top delinquencies.
Finance - Committee Meeting — September 14, 2026
Collections on $10.5 million in delinquent taxes are running about $2 million behind last year, which the Treasurer attributes to economic stress — a warning sign for county and town finances.
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