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HB 790

Property Tax - Payment Plans - Notice to Taxpayers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Vanessa Atterbeary

Maryland requires counties to notify delinquent property taxpayers of available payment plans before initiating tax sale proceedings.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 108
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Bill Summary · HB 790

Legislative bill overview

HB 790 requires Maryland jurisdictions to provide written notice to property taxpayers informing them of available payment plan options for delinquent property taxes. The bill mandates that this notice be given before tax sale proceedings begin, allowing taxpayers to understand alternatives to losing their property through foreclosure.

Why is this important

Property tax delinquency can lead to rapid home loss through tax sales, often leaving homeowners unaware of payment alternatives that could prevent foreclosure. This bill addresses a fairness issue by ensuring taxpayers receive explicit notice of their options before facing property loss, potentially keeping families in their homes and reducing unnecessary sales.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden and costs: Counties must establish new notification procedures and potentially manage additional payment plan accounts, increasing local government expenses
  • Incentive concerns: Critics may argue that payment plans encourage tax delinquency by reducing the financial pressure to pay on time, potentially decreasing county revenue collection rates
  • Flexibility trade-offs: The bill's specifics on plan terms, interest rates, and eligibility criteria could create inequities if poorly designed, potentially benefiting some taxpayers while disadvantaging others who paid timely

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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