ME LD2075

Authorizes the State Tax Assessor to sell 30 parcels of real estate in Maine's unorganized territory that have matured tax liens from 2023, located across Aroostook, Franklin, Hancock, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, and Washington counties

Former owners must receive 90 days written notice before properties are listed for sale; properties must first be offered to former owners or their heirs/devisees at the total tax liability amount

If former owners do not pay within 90 days, properties must be listed with a licensed real estate broker; if unsold after 12 months or 3 failed broker attempts, the State Tax Assessor may sell to highest bidder at minimum amounts specified for each parcel

Total tax liabilities for the 30 parcels range from $136.58 (0.23 acre with 25% ownership in Lexington Township) to $9,737.63 (7.30 acres with building in Sinclair Township), with parcel sizes ranging from 0.15 acre to 41.50 acres

Employees of the Bureau of Revenue Services and their immediate family members are prohibited from acquiring any properties covered by this resolve; sales must be completed by August 1, 2027