Unless the context shall require a different meaning, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth herein:
ELIGIBLE DELINQUENT TAXES
The delinquent taxes, including interest, penalties and other charges, which have accrued against a parcel as of the date on which an installment agreement is executed.
ELIGIBLE OWNER
An owner of real property who is eligible to, or has entered into an installment agreement.
ENFORCING OFFICER
The elected Treasurer of the County of Sullivan.
INSTALLMENT AGREEMENT
A written agreement between an eligible owner and the enforcing officer providing for the payment of eligible delinquent taxes in installments.
PRINCIPAL
The amount of the delinquent tax, excluding all interest, penalties and other charges.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
Property which is improved by a one-, two- or three-family structure used exclusively for residential purposes other than property subject to the assessment limitations of § 581 of the Real Property Tax Law and Article 9-B of the Real Property Law. When determining whether a parcel qualifies as residential, the enforcing officer shall consider the information appearing on the applicable tax roll and any relevant information submitted to him or her by the Assessor, by the owner, or by any other person with any interest in a parcel.