Maryland Statutes
Part VII - Homeowner Protection Program (Part Effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 14-884 - Homeowner Protection Program -- Purpose of Program

** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2022 PER CHAPTER 382 OF 2021 **
    (a)    There is a Homeowner Protection Program administered by the Ombudsman in the Department.
    (b)    The purpose of the Program is to divert vulnerable homeowners from the private tax lien sale process under Part III of this subtitle into an alternative program with the primary purpose of:
        (1)    minimizing tax collection costs to homeowners;
        (2)    assisting homeowners to pay their taxes; and
        (3)    allowing homeowners to remain in their homes.