Vermont § 1503 - Waiver of penalty
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1503 — Waiver of penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1503. Waiver of penalty
- (a) The City Manager may waive the penalty incurred by any taxpayer because of the late
payment of the installment of real and personal property taxes, but only when all
of the following requirements have been met: (1) the total amount of such installment was paid in full within 30 days from its due
date; and (2) the taxpayer specifically requests in writing the waiver of such penalty, stating
the reason for the request; and (3) the City Manager finds that the taxpayer was unable to make payment of said taxes
by the due date because of circumstances beyond his or her control. (b) If the City Manager waives the penalty for any taxpayer, such fact and the reasons
therefore shall be forthwith reported to the Council. (c) The City Manager shall also waive the penalty and interest incurred by a taxpayer
because of the mathematical error of the City Tax Department in computing this tax,
and such waiver shall be forthwith reported to the Council.
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1503
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1503 cover?
Section 1503 ("Waiver of penalty") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 1503?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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