What happens to the assessment lien if I were to sale my house within the 10-year repayment period?

The assessment constitutes a lien on the property until it is paid in full.  A transfer of ownership does not extinguish the lien.  Any property which is transferred is sold subject to any outstanding assessment balance.  Sellers and potential buyers should consult their realtors and/or closing attorneys for guidance on how best to handle property transfers. 

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1. What is the Wayne County Street Assessment Program?
2. Can the County repair roads without issuing assessments?
3. What is the process for a subdivision to submit a petition for consideration?
4. Who is required to sign the petition and how many signatures are required?
5. How are projects decided upon?
6. What is the process for a project?
7. Can a resident remove or add their property to the petition after the initial petition has been submitted?
8. Are properties which opted out of the petition still included in the assessment?
9. How is the amount of the assessment determined?
10. When do assessments have to be repaid?
11. How are assessments paid if the resident chooses the 10-year repayment option?
12. Can a resident pay an assessment early?
13. Will my mortgage company collect the assessments into my escrow similar to property taxes?
14. Who maintains the roads after improvements are completed?
15. What happens to the assessment lien if I were to sale my house within the 10-year repayment period?
16. What happens if I do not pay the assessment?