What are OTC Tax Sale Inventory and Local Land Banks? — Tax Sales Support
The term " OTC Tax Sale Inventory " refers to properties that have been foreclosed upon due to unpaid property taxes and are subsequently available for sale to the public through Over-the-Counter (OTC) auctions or sales. When property owners fail to pay their property taxes for a certain period, typically several years, local governments have the authority to foreclose on the property and sell it to recoup the unpaid taxes. The OTC process allows these properties to be sold directly to interested buyers, often at discounted prices or through competitive bidding. These sales are usually conducted by county tax authorities or other governmental agencies responsible for managing tax foreclosures. Local Land Banks , on the other hand, are entities established by local governments or community organizations to acquire, manage, and repurpose vacant, abandoned, or tax-delinquent properties for the benefit of the community. Land banks aim to revitalize neighborhoods, promot...