On February 17, Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally testified before the Ways and Means Committee in support of HB 753 – Tax Sales – Homeowner Protections – Revisions with amendments.

This bill proposes various changes to Maryland’s tax sale system that aim to bolster homeowner protections and expand access to the Homeowner Protection Program.

MACo supports the bill’s overall goal but urges amendments to avoid a significant unfunded mandate and to protect enterprise funds for water and sewer systems, which depend on timely revenue to maintain and deliver critical services.

From MACo Testimony:

MACo strongly prefers that homeowners receive all counseling, education, information, support, and additional assistance, when appropriate, to help them pay on time and avoid tax sale. To that end, MACo has supported legislation establishing the Homeowner Protection Program and several bills to reform the tax sale process to ensure its fairness.

More on MACo’s Advocacy: 

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