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”}. There is a City Tax Sale Ombudsman in the Department of Housing and Community Development. The Ombudsman shall:be designated by the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development to carry out the duties of this section; and have substantial knowledge of the property tax collection process. The Ombudsman shall:assist homeowners to understand the process for collection of delinquent taxes; 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; 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 maintain a website that:functions as a clearinghouse for information concerning:the process for collection of delinquent taxes; and services and programs that are available to assist homeowners to pay delinquent taxes and improve their financial situation; and includes:a notice regarding eligibility to enroll in an installment payment plan; a complete description of the installment payment programs established under Subtitles 7A and 7B of this article; and detailed instructions on how to enroll in the installment payment programs established under Subtitles 7A and 7B of this article. Ord. 20-427 §§ 8-5 and 8-6 of this subtitle were enacted November 2, 2020, by Ordinance 20-427, with an effective date of July 21, 2021.