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1. If I don't pay my taxes, will I really lose my house and property?

Yes, property owners who had delinquent taxes under the old law could lose their property, but they had more time to pay and more "second chances". Under the new law, if your taxes are delinquent for 3 years, that's it. You've lost the property.

2. What does it mean for my property to be in forfeiture? Does that mean I lose my property?

No, forfeiture is not foreclosure. If your property is in forfeiture, you still have 1 year before it will be foreclosed. However, the interest and fees will be higher. When a property is forfeited, the interest rate goes from 1% per month to 1.5% per month back to the date the taxes became delinquent. A $175 fee is also added.

3. What happens after my property is in forfeiture?

After a property has been in forfeiture for 1 year, it will be foreclosed. 2008 property taxes will be foreclosed on March 31, 2011.

4. Will I receive any notification before my property is foreclosed?

Yes, 5 notifications will be made. 2 will be by first class mail, 2 by certified mail and the last notification will be made by personal service. In addition to these notifications, names, and addresses of delinquent property owners may be published in the newspaper.

5. What happens after my property is foreclosed? How do I get it back?

Foreclosure is final. You cannot get your property back after it has been foreclosed. Property that has been foreclosed will be sold at public auction.