Municipal Collections Training and Resources

Information and resources for municipal collectors.

Collections

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Local Tax Collections
• Reconciling Cash and Receivables
• Statutory Responsibilities of the Collector

Guidance from DLS

BUL202 4-6 Recent Legislation Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 Tax Title Reform

BUL 2017-4B Assessment and Waiver of Penalties Imposed for Dishonored Payments
This Bulletin explains changes made by the Municipal Modernization Act in the statutes that govern the imposition and waiver of penalties for dishonored payments.

Year-End instructions from DLS to Collectors

Other Legal Guidance

• BUL 2025-06 Recent Legislation: Section 87 of Chapter 14 of the Acts of 2025 - Tax Title Interest Rate
• BUL 2025-08 Tax Title Reform: Interest on Reassessments and Posting Requirement
• LFO 2025-01 Tax Title: How To Handle Foreclosure Decrees Received Prior To November 1, 2024 and Other Issues Related to Tax Title Changes in Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 (“Act”)
• BUL 2024-06 Recent Legislation Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 Tax Title Reform
• BUL 2023-05 Tax Title Foreclosure Surplus Proceeds

Date published:	July 30, 2020
Last updated:	August 5, 2020