Murrumbidgee Council has announced it will auction 23 local properties due to unpaid rates and charges.
The total amount owed across all the properties is more than $350,000, with some rate payments and charges in arrears for over five years, the Council said in a statement.
The auction, scheduled for 11 June, follows the rules set out in the Local Government Act 1993, which allows councils to sell land when rates have been unpaid for more than one year for vacant land or over five years for other land.
Mayor, Ruth McRae OAM said that while going to auction was a difficult decision, it is one the Council must make.
“Unpaid rates and charges are a heavy burden on both the Council and all ratepayers,” the Mayor said.
She emphasised the importance of ensuring all property owners contribute their fair share to the community.
“We strongly encourage anyone affected to settle their outstanding balances before the auction date to avoid the sale of their property.”
For more details about the auction or specific properties, contact Murrumbidgee Council 1300 676 243 or visit the Murrumbidgee Council website at www.murrumbidgee.nsw.gov.au.
