Property Ownership

Iowa's tax sale process allows a county to sell a certificate of purchase on real property when the owner:

AFails to maintain the property in good condition
BFails to pay property taxes by the delinquency deadline✓ Correct
CViolates zoning regulations
DRefuses to sell the property voluntarily

Explanation

When Iowa property taxes become delinquent, the county sells a tax sale certificate to investors. The certificate holder can eventually obtain a tax deed if the property owner does not redeem the certificate by paying the delinquent taxes, interest, and costs within the statutory redemption period.

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