Whereas the current Community Charter allows for taxpayers to become delinquent on their property taxes over a period of three years; And whereas the Local Government Act further exacerbates the collection of taxes for an indefinite number of collection years regarding mobile homes; And whereas property tax arrears significantly impact the operating capacity of municipalities thereby forcing significant tax increases or limits to essential services: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask that the provincial government revise the Community Charter by reducing the number of years a property owner can be in arrears on their property tax; And be it further resolved that the provincial government implement a province-wide, cost-effective solution for municipalities to recover taxes owed by mobile homes; and revise the Local Government Act and other related Acts, such as the Manufactured Homes Act, accordingly.
