Tax Foreclosure Redemption Cost Recovery
Summary
The council is debating what fee to charge former property owners when they buy back their homes after a tax foreclosure. Corporation council presented a detailed breakdown of legal, police, code, and administrative hours to justify a fair fee.
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Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Establishes a baseline recovery fee (around $5,250) to ensure the city recoups its administrative costs when returning properties.
City taxpayers, who won't have to subsidize the administrative costs of processing foreclosed properties.
Former property owners facing financial hardship who must pay the redemption fee to reclaim their homes.
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