# Tax - Property (GTP)

## Title 14. Procedure

### Subtitle 8. Collection

#### Section 14-849.1

(a) In Baltimore City, the Mayor and City Council may not sell a property to enforce a lien for unpaid charges for water and sewer service unless:

  (1) the lien is for at least $350;

  (2) the property is not:

    (i) a residential property; or

    (ii) real property that is exempt from taxation under Sec. 7-204(1) or (2) of this article; and

  (3) the unpaid charges for water and sewer service are at least 3 quarters in arrears.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the Mayor and City Council may enforce a lien on a property other than residential property or real property that is exempt from taxation under Sec. 7-204(1) or (2) of this article for unpaid water and sewer service that is less than $350 if the property is being sold to enforce another lien.

(c) This section does not affect any other right or remedy of Baltimore City for the collection of a water and sewer service charge.

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Md. Code Ann., Tax-Prop. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)