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Approval to Publish a List of Delinquent Real Estate Tax Payments as of August 25, 2025
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DATE(S) OF PRIOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THIS ISSUE: N/A
EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
Pursuant to sections 58.1-3921 and 58.1-3924 of the Code of Virginia, a certified list of delinquent real estate property taxes as of June 30, 2025, updated to reflect payments as of Aug. 15, 2025, has been provided to the Vienna Town Council. Also included are a report showing changes in delinquent balances since June 30, 2024, and a list of annual taxes of less than $20 each, totaling $168.51, which will be written off with Council's approval.
At the end of FY 2025, 12 properties owed delinquent taxes totaling $70,353, an increase of $19,089 from the previous year, mainly due to three accounts in arrears since before 2020. However, the prior balances are covered by liens.
In FY 2025, 99.8% of real estate taxes were collected. The Town routinely collects more than 99% of delinquent taxes every year.
The delinquent real estate tax list was certified by the Town Clerk as required by State Code. The list of delinquent properties will be updated as of the Aug. 25, 2025, Council meeting to account for payments made between Aug. 8 and Aug. 25. With Council's approval, a list of delinquent properties, their owners, and balances due as of Aug. 25, 2025, will be published in a local newspaper and posted on the Town's website. County records will be updated with delinquent balances added to existing liens; new liens will be placed on properties that have been delinquent for two years or more.
Departmental Recommendation: Recommend publication of the delinquent real estate tax list as of Aug. 25, 2025 and writing off delinquent individual property taxes of $20 or less.
Finance Recommendation: Recommend publication of the delinquent real estate tax list as of Aug. 25, 2025 and writing off delinquent individual property taxes of $20 or less.
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