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How do I delete a real property?

You can delete a real property from the database if the real property is not linked to transactions.

Delete a real property record when it was created in error, duplicated, or is no longer needed in the system and can be removed without affecting historical records or tax data. Deleting invalid property records helps maintain an accurate property database and prevents incorrect information from affecting assessments, billing, reporting, or tax calculations. Before deleting a property, verify that it is not associated with active ownership records, tax transactions, or historical data that must be retained.

Examples:

  • Delete a property record that was created as a duplicate of an existing parcel.
  • Remove a property record that was entered incorrectly during data entry.
  • Delete a test or training property created in a live environment.
  • Remove a property record that was created for the wrong parcel and never used.
  • Clean up unused records before assessment or tax processing begins.

 

By deleting invalid or unnecessary real property records, you help maintain accurate property data, improve reporting reliability, and ensure the integrity of the tax system.

 

Back up the database

  • Back up the database. (Send Databases)

 

Deleting a real property

1. Open Connect Property Tax Collection > Real Properties > Modify Existing Real Properties.

2. Look up a real property.

3. Click Delete (CTRL+D).

Connect will check if the real property has related transactions, if there aren't any related transactions, the real property is deleted.

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