What type of lien may be filed for nonpayment of property taxes?

The correct choice is a property tax lien, which is a legal claim against a property when the owner fails to pay property taxes. When a property tax lien is filed, it represents an obligation that the property owner has to repay the owed taxes. This lien ensures that the local government has a priority claim against the property for the amount of taxes owed.

Once recorded, a property tax lien may lead to further actions, such as a tax sale, where the property may be sold to recover the unpaid taxes. This lien takes precedence over most other types of liens, which means that it must be satisfied before other claims against the property can be addressed.

In contrast, an income tax lien pertains to unpaid federal or state income taxes, a judgment lien arises from a court's decision regarding a monetary obligation, and a mechanic’s lien is typically filed by a contractor or builder for unpaid work done on the property. These types of liens do not specifically relate to property taxes and therefore do not apply in this context.