For real estate sold after the annual July billing and before the bill becomes delinquent in January, a statement for the unpaid tax will be mailed to the new owner. If the seller does not have a remaining interest in any portion of the property, they may disregard the original notice as the new owner is responsible for payment. A tax lien attaches to real estate on January 1 and remains in place until all taxes on the property are paid in full.

Real Estate News encompasses the land, plus any permanent man-made additions, such as houses and other buildings. …