H 773 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An act relating to property tax sales for property that is abandoned or unfit for human habitation

This bill allows Vermont municipalities to sell properties at tax sale for delinquent taxes below the usual $1,500 minimum if a court confirms the property is abandoned and the dwelling is unfit for human habitation. It directly affects towns seeking to clear neglected properties and owners of such properties. The key change requires municipalities to obtain a court order verifying abandonment and uninhabitability before proceeding with a sale for debts under $1,500, replacing the current threshold. This process aims to address blighted properties while providing due process through court validation.
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Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Jan 23, 2026
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Marc Mihaly
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