§ 8-6 City Tax Sale Ombudsman.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 28, § 8-6 (2026)
§ 8-6 City Tax Sale Ombudsman.LinkCopy Citation
(a)“Homeowner” defined.
In this section, “homeowner” has the meaning stated in <cite data-doc="Md. Code" data-path="gtp|9-105">State Tax-Property Article § 9-105 </cite>{“Homestead tax credit”}.
(b)In general.
(1)
There is a City Tax Sale Ombudsman in the Department of Housing and Community Development.
(2)
The Ombudsman shall:
(i)
be designated by the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development to carry out the duties of this section; and
(ii)
have substantial knowledge of the property tax collection process.
(c)Duties of Ombudsman.
The Ombudsman shall:
(1)
assist homeowners to understand the process for collection of delinquent taxes;
(2)
actively assist homeowners to apply for tax credits, discount programs, and other public benefits that may assist the homeowners to pay delinquent taxes and improve their financial situation;
(3)
refer homeowners to legal services, housing counseling, and other social services that may assist homeowners to pay delinquent taxes and improve their financial situation; and
(4)
maintain a website that:
(i)
functions as a clearinghouse for information concerning:
(A)
the process for collection of delinquent taxes; and
(B)
services and programs that are available to assist homeowners to pay delinquent taxes and improve their financial situation; and
(ii)
includes:
(A)
a notice regarding eligibility to enroll in an installment payment plan;
(B)
a complete description of the installment payment programs established under Subtitles 7A and 7B of this article; and
(C)
detailed instructions on how to enroll in the installment payment programs established under Subtitles 7A and 7B of this article.
History: Ord. 20-427
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