Ohio Bill Seeks to End Property Tax Lien Sales, Days After County Announces $40M Sale

Just two days after Cuyahoga County announced plans to sell up to $40 million in delinquent property tax liens to a private collector, lawmakers in Columbus introduced a bill that would sunset the practice statewide.

Why it matters: The timing underscores growing scrutiny around tax lien sales, a tool counties use to recover unpaid property taxes but one that has faced criticism for its impact on vulnerable homeowners…

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