Maryland Statutes
Part VII - Homeowner Protection Program (Part Effective July 1, 2022.)
Section 14-889 - Interest on Unpaid Taxes -- Additional Charges Prohibited

** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2022 PER CHAPTER 382 OF 2021 **
    (a)    (1)    The Department may charge interest on unpaid taxes owed to the Department at a rate not exceeding 6%.
        (2)    The Ombudsman may set a lower interest rate or waive interest entirely at the Ombudsman’s discretion.
    (b)    Other than the interest specified in subsection (a) of this section, the Department may not impose any fees or costs on a homeowner in addition to the taxes owed.

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Maryland Statutes

Tax - Property

Title 14 - Procedure

Subtitle 8 - Collection

Part VII - Homeowner Protection Program (Part Effective July 1, 2022.)

Section 14-883 - Definitions

Section 14-884 - Homeowner Protection Program -- Purpose of Program

Section 14-885 - Eligible Homeowners -- Process Established -- Annual Determination of Number of Enrollees -- No Local Costs Contributions Required

Section 14-886 - Application by Homeowner -- Online or by Mail -- Ombudsman -- Enrollment Canceled -- Notice of Cancellation -- Reasons and Timing of Cancellation

Section 14-887 - Enrollment of Homeowner Before or After Lien Is Sold at Tax Sale -- Payment by Department After Homeowner Enrolled -- Outstanding Tax Debt -- Lien by Department

Section 14-888 - Efforts by Ombudsman for Enrollee -- Communication With Homeowner -- Assistance -- Forgiveness of Tax Debt

Section 14-889 - Interest on Unpaid Taxes -- Additional Charges Prohibited

Section 14-890 - Foreclosure and Sale of Dwelling of Formerly Enrolled Homeowner -- Restrictions -- Initiation of in Rem Foreclosure -- Items Included in Complaint -- Amended Complaint -- Cure of Delinquent Taxes -- Court Hearing -- Entry of Judgment...

Section 14-891 - Homeowner Protection Fund -- Purpose -- Fund Sources -- Budget Appropriation -- Use of Fund -- Investments and Expenditures -- Exclusive Source