Oklahoma man says county plans to auction land strip inches from his home
An Oklahoma homeowner is facing a potential loss of property after local authorities identified a 40-foot strip of land near his home as tax-delinquent. The county plans to auction the land, which could restrict the owner's access to his own driveway and utilities.
Why it matters
This highlights the risks of administrative errors in land records and the potential for government actions to severely impact private property rights.
An Oklahoma homeowner who bought five acres of land from his grandfather in 1994 has learned that local authorities claim ownership of a narrow strip of land right next to his house, which is now set to be sold at a public tax auction. Thirty-two years after buying the rural property, the homeowner was told by Oklahoma County officials that a 40-foot strip of land just inches from his front door technically belongs to the county. Local authorities plan to put the disputed piece of land up for auction, with bidding set to start at $29,000.
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