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SB 192

Property Tax - Tax Sales - Revisions

2025 Regular Session

SB 192 revises Maryland property tax sale procedures, adjusting timelines and redemption periods that determine how quickly governments recover unpaid taxes and when homeowners can reclaim properties.

Hearing 1/22 at 10:30 a.m.
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Bill Summary · SB 192

Legislative bill overview

SB 192 modifies Maryland's property tax sale procedures, which are the legal processes by which local governments sell properties when owners fail to pay property taxes. The bill revises the timeline, notice requirements, redemption periods, and potentially the distribution of proceeds from these tax sales. These changes affect how quickly local governments can recover unpaid taxes and how much time property owners have to reclaim their homes.

Why is this important

Property tax sales directly impact both local government revenues and homeowners facing financial hardship. Changes to redemption periods and procedures can mean the difference between a family keeping their home or losing it permanently. For local governments, faster sale procedures mean quicker revenue recovery, while longer redemption periods provide more protection to homeowners. This balance affects affordable housing stability, local tax collection rates, and foreclosure patterns across Maryland.

Potential points of contention

  • Homeowner protection vs. government revenue: Shorter redemption periods help local governments quickly recover funds but reduce time for struggling homeowners to pay back taxes or find alternatives
  • Auction timing and notice requirements: More expedited sales could disadvantage out-of-state owners or those unaware of sales, while extended timelines increase administrative costs
  • Proceeds distribution: Changes to how leftover funds (after taxes, costs, and liens) are distributed between governments, investors, and original owners affect multiple stakeholders

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

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