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RC 480

Para ordenar a la Comisión de Asuntos Municipales de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico a realizar una investigación exhaustiva sobre el cumplimiento del Centro de Recaudación de Ingresos Municipales (CRIM) con su responsabilidad de cobrar contribuciones morosas mediante embargo y venta de la propiedad de los deudores en mora, específicamente en cuanto a las propiedades inmuebles abandonadas y desocupadas sitas en los municipios de Aguadilla y Moca, con el propósito de identificar alternativas de cobro y ejecución de dichas contribuciones morosas; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

House orders investigation of CRIM's tax collection enforcement on abandoned properties in two municipalities to identify better collection methods for delinquent property taxes.

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Bill Summary · RC 480

Legislative bill overview

Bill RC 480 directs Puerto Rico's House Committee on Municipal Affairs to investigate whether the Municipal Revenue Collection Center (CRIM) is adequately collecting delinquent property taxes through property seizure and foreclosure, with a specific focus on abandoned and vacant properties in Aguadilla and Moca municipalities. The investigation aims to identify alternative collection and enforcement methods for overdue tax obligations.

Why is this important

Delinquent property taxes represent significant lost revenue for Puerto Rico's municipalities, directly impacting public services like schools, infrastructure, and emergency services. Abandoned properties tied up in tax delinquency contribute to neighborhood deterioration and reduce overall property tax base, creating a cycle that affects municipal finances and community investment.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Whether CRIM has sufficient staff and funding to aggressively pursue collection cases, or if the problem stems from systemic underfunding rather than performance failures
  • Property owner circumstances: How to distinguish between strategic non-payment and genuine hardship cases (foreclosure impact on vulnerable populations)
  • Due process concerns: Ensuring that alternative collection methods comply with legal protections and don't disproportionately harm small property owners or create barriers to property redemption

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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