The collection of real estate taxes for properties located in Waldron Arkansas is a major priority for the Scott County Arkansas tax collector. Waldron Arkansas real estate property taxes help fund local services such as public education, police protection and medical services.
Delinquent property taxes on property located in Waldron Arkansas create a serious cash-flow problem for the municipal. If the county is unable to collect real estate property taxes, they are also unable to fund important government services like police protection, public schooling, and emergency medical services.
In an effort to recover lost tax revenue, tax delinquent property located in Waldron Arkansas is sold at the Scott County tax sale. The property is sold to the successful bidder (state laws differ), though often it is sold for the amount of unpaid taxes.
Successful bidders at the Scott County Arkansas tax deed sale receive an Arkansas tax deed. The sale vests in the purchaser all right, title and interest of Scott County in the property, including all delinquent taxes which have become a lien since issuance of Arkansas tax deed.
Everyone is happy, Scott County Arkansas recovers lost tax revenue, the purchaser acquires title to the tax delinquent property free and clear of all liens (including mortgages) created prior to the tax sale.
As with any investment, there is always an element of risk. Even if the tax sale process is written into Arkansas law, mandated by Arkansas law, and regulated by Arkansas law, there is still a chance of purchasers incurring substantial loss. It is recommended that anyone considering buying a tax lien or tax foreclosure property consult properly licensed legal and accounting professionals.
Below you will find a collection of the latest user questions and comments relating to Tax Deeds on tax-delinquent property located in Waldron Arkansas.
The following is a list of counties located in the state of Arkansas. Tax Deeds for properties located in the following counties are sold at Arkansas county tax sales.
Learn more about each county's individual tax sale process by clicking on the name of the county for which you are interested from the list below: