Section 5860.207 - Reimbursement of county; charges(a) In order to reimburse the county for the actual costs and expenses of operating the bureau created by this act, the county shall receive and retain out of all moneys collected or received under the provisions of this act, five per centum (5%) thereof, which percentage shall be deducted by the bureau before paying over moneys to the respective taxing districts entitled thereto. This percentage and interest earned under section 205 shall be paid into the county treasury for the use of the county. The reimbursement herein provided for shall be in addition to the costs, fees and expenses advanced by the county, which, upon recovery, are payable to the county as provided by the preceding section of this act.(b) In addition to the five per centum (5%) authorized by subsection (a), and the reimbursement as therein provided, maximum charges for the following or similar type services are authorized: | (1) | Entry of Claim, includes | $10.00 |
| (i) | audit lien sheets | |
| (ii) | enter on property card | |
| (iii) | enter in docket | |
| (iv) | enter in index | |
| (v) | type notice of return | |
| (vi) | mail notice of return | |
| (2) | Satisfaction of Claim, includes | $ 5.00 |
| (i) | prepare receipt | |
| (ii) | satisfy docket | |
| (iii) | satisfy index | |
| (iv) | post property card | |
| (v) | enter on daily distribution sheet | |
| (3) | Preparation of Sale, includes | $15.00 |
| (i) | prepare cost sheet | |
| (ii) | type notice of sale | |
| (iii) | mail notice of sale | |
| (iv) | prepare advertising copy | |
| (4) | Review of Records, includes | $10.00 |
| (i) | check assessment records | |
| (ii) | check Recorder of Deeds | |
| (iii) | check Register of Wills | |
| (5) | Preparation of Deed | $25.00 |
| (6) | Discharge of Tax Claim, Section 501 | $ 5.00 |
| (6.1) | Removal from Sale, Section 603 | $ 5.00 |
| (7) | Agreement to Stay Sale, Section 603 | $15.00 |
| (8) | Postage | Actual cost |
It is the intent of this act to authorize the bureau to charge the costs of its operation against the properties for which a delinquent return is made on an equitable and pro-rata basis in so far as is possible. The charge made for each service shall bear a reasonable relationship to the service rendered.
1947, July 7, P.L. 1368, art. II, § 207. As amended 1949 May 20, P.L. 1579, No. 477, § 1; 1952, Jan. 18, P.L. (1951) 2098, § 3; 1953, July 13, P.L. 439, § 1; 1973, Sept. 27, P.L. 265, No. 74, § 2; 1986, July 3, P.L. 351, No. 81, § 5, effective in 30 days.