Legislation Details

File #: 26-0409    Version: 1
Type: Contract Status: Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
File created: 7/14/2026 In control: Tax Office Assessor
On agenda: 7/27/2026 Final action:
Title: Vote to approve In-Rem Tax Foreclosure Agreement with Zacchaeus Legal Services for the Tax Department
Attachments: 1. In Rem FY 26- FY 28 Tax Foreclosure Attorney Agreement with Zacchaeus Legal Services 7-27-2026
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Title

Vote to approve In-Rem Tax Foreclosure Agreement with Zacchaeus Legal Services for the Tax Department

 

Abstract

Introduction & Background: In-rem tax foreclosure (G.S. 105-375) is an expedited legal process where a county or municipality places a judgment on a property and sells it at public auction to recover delinquent taxes.

                     

Discussion & Analysis: Chatham County shall retain Attorney to provide legal and administrative services for in-rem foreclosure proceedings on delinquent real property taxes due to the County.

 

How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: NA

 

Budgetary Impact: None; foreclosure cost is recovered at the time of sale.

                     

Recommendation/Motion: Motion to approve the In-Rem Tax Foreclosure Agreement with Zacchaeus Legal Services for the Tax Department.