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AffordabilityEnd Tax Lien Sale System
Abolishes the tax lien sale system that sells homeowner debt to private investors.
Date Promised
February 3, 2025
Owner Agency
Mayor's Office
Requires State Action
NoLast updated: January 2, 2026
Overview
• The administration halts the tax lien sale on Day One, ending the sale of municipal tax debt to investor-backed private trusts.
• A new city-run tax collection system is established to give homeowners additional opportunities to enter into payment plans and pay down arrears.
• The administration works with the City Council to permanently abolish the tax lien sale system to keep homeowners in their homes.