HOUSTON – The Tax Assessor-Collector released a list of the top ten delinquent tax violators in Harris County.
Lee Blum Furniture Co. is among the top outstanding delinquent property tax violators. According to Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan, the owners owe in excess of $11,000 to Harris County and the jurisdictions for which it collects.
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"I shouldn't have to show up at your doorstep, with a tax bill in hand, to collect your debt obligations," said Sullivan. "If I have to make a personal visit, you will have the choice to pay in full, or we will seize your property to satisfy the obligation."
On Tuesday, Sullivan and the county's delinquent tax attorneys, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, served notices to all businesses in Harris County who are in violation.
"We have exhausted all resources to obtain payment from these delinquent taxpayers. I've offered support, reminders and relief to those who may need payment plans. Now's when we get tough. I'm going to recover every dollar possible, to protect the integrity of the tax rolls," said Sullivan.
In addition to releasing a list of the top tax violators, Sullivan also posted a searchable list of public records, highlighting delinquent properties on the county office's website.
"Posting these violators online sheds light, leads to public scrutiny and puts pressure on those in violation," said Sullivan. "My duty is to collect the money these guys owe the county."
The list also includes the owner of a single family residence in Pasadena who has failed to pay taxes since 1954 and owes $67,600 in back taxes.
You can also find the entire Top 10 list on hctax.net.