Tax Sales
Property Tax sales:
The Municipality has the ability to conduct tax sales through the Municipal Government Act (Page 96, section 134). The Municipality of Inverness County aims to hold at least two tax sales each year.
Property tax accounts that are two years in arrears are subject to tax sale.
Before being advertised for sale, the Municipality takes several steps to reach out to the account holder. If the taxes remain unpaid, the property is advertised as part of the property tax sale.
Property Tax Sale Process:
- A date for the sale is set.
- A listing of properties is posted on this webpage and advertised in local newspapers (Inverness Oran and The Port Hawkesbury Reporter), at least 30 days in advance prior to the tax sale.
- Tax sale notices are sent via registered mail to the last known address of the account holder. If no address is known, the notice may be posted on the premises.
- The tax sale is a public auction, held in Port Hood, with the successful bid being the highest bid at or above the total of all outstanding taxes, interest and expenses (tax sale costs).
- Only at the end of the redemption period, if the property has not been redeemed, will the title pass to the successful bidder. If the property is less than six years in arrears, the original owner has the right to redeem the property within six months from the date of the sale.