Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to sell certain parcels of tax-defaulted real property at Public Auction and Sealed Bid Auction.

This resolution authorizes the San Francisco Tax Collector to sell certain parcels of tax-defaulted real property through a Public Auction and a Sealed Bid Auction. The properties listed have been tax-defaulted for over 5 years and have undergone research into their physical characteristics and ownership history. The Tax Collector will notify parties of interest and post notices on occupied parcels. Some parcels have been referred to other agencies like Adult Protective Services, Home SF, and the Sheriff's Office to resolve delinquencies. A Public Auction is open to all, while a Sealed Bid Auction is typically for adjacent owners of unusable parcels. The Tax Collector is directed to advertise and sell these properties according to the California Revenue and Taxation Code, adding advertisement costs to the minimum bid and allowing sale below minimum bid if necessary. Unsold properties may be reoffered within 90 days.

Residents may have the opportunity to purchase tax-defaulted properties at auction. Failure to pay property taxes can lead to the sale of a property, impacting current owners.

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