# § 8-1 Interest rate on redemptions from tax sales.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 8-1 Interest rate on redemptions from tax sales.

Balt., Md., Code art. 28, § 8-1 (2026)

Pursuant to the authorization contained in <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="gtp|14-820">State Tax-Property Article §14-820(b)(3), </cite>the interest rate applicable to redemptions of property from tax sales in Baltimore City is:

(1) 12% a year for any residential real property that, as of January 1 immediately preceding the tax sale, was designated by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation as the owner’s principal residence in accordance with the criteria governing the State Homestead Tax Credit; and

(2) 18% a year for all other property.

*History: Ord. 73-379*

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