| 1240422 | Annual Property Tax Collection Rate | 98.90 | 99.00 | This measure represents the percentage of the gross real property tax levy (net of refunds) collected as of the end of each year. This collection rate is calculated at fiscal year end and takes into account all abatements and adjustments. | 1278 | 4.gif |  |
| 26907 | Delinquent real estate taxes collected | 7,299,408.03 | 5,775,000.00 | This measure represents the total amount of delinquent property taxes collected | 1278 | 3.gif |  |
| 26951 | Delinquent real estate notices sent | 24,429.00 | 28,500.00 | This measure represents the total number of demands and warrants sent to delinquent taxpayers on overdue bills.
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| 26927 | Tax title amount collected | 12,386,936.34 | 11,250,000.00 | This measure represents the amount of taxes paid, including interest and fees, in order to reinstate to current status.
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| 26905 | Tax title accounts resolved | 1,570.00 | 1,500.00 | This measure represents all parcels in tax title that are paid and reinstated to current status | 1278 | 3.gif | |
| 26897 | Annual tax takings | 1,907.00 | 2,200.00 | Process in which liens are placed on properties where taxes remain unpaid. Individual liens (instruments of taking) are filed at the Registry of Deeds as required by law, and the account moves into tax title. After a certain time period, the parcel may be petitioned for foreclosure in Land Court. Smaller numbers indicate better performance.Results from the tax taking process are reported annually in December. The data displayed on this report is from December 2010. | 1278 | 3.gif | |
| 26917 | Annual tax taking amount | 4,781,082.70 | 0.00 | This measure represents the total amount of liens filed at the Registry of Deeds. Smaller numbers indicate better performance.
Results from the tax taking process are reported annually in December. The data displayed on this report is from December 2010 and will be included on Mayor’s Performance Reports throughout FY11.
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| 26921 | Annual certifications | 2,932.00 | 3,000.00 | Process in which subsequent years’ unpaid taxes are added to accounts already in tax title. Smaller numbers indicate better performance.
The certification process is completed annually in late summer. The data displayed on this report is from September 2010 and will be included on Mayor’s Performance Reports throughout FY11.
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| 26923 | Annual certification amount | 8,560,000.00 | 8,500,000.00 | This measure represents the total amount (including interest) certified to existing tax titles. Smaller numbers indicate better performance.
The certification process is completed annually in late summer. The data displayed on this report is from September 2010 and will be included on Mayor’s Performance Reports throughout FY11.
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| 26915 | Municipal lien certificates processed | 12,123.00 | 11,250.00 | This measure represents the number of certificates listing any outstanding taxes mainly prepared when ownership changes.
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