# § 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.

## § 8-6 City Tax Sale Ombudsman.

Balt., Md., Code art. 28, § 8-6 (2026)

(a) 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)

  (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) 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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