In 1981, the County Clerk's Office pioneered an innovative program where the County acts as a tax purchaser to collect delinquent taxes. We have recovered $15,000,000 through the Tax Certificate Program.
Nearly two-thirds or approximately $10,000,000 has been distributed to the taxing districts, with the remainder retained by the County. The $15,000,000 has funded many essential programs and activities that would not have been available without the Tax Certificate Program.
