MD HB953

Tax collectors with websites must prominently display information about the Homeowner Protection Program and a link to the application

The State Department of Assessments and Taxation is prohibited from charging interest on unpaid taxes owed by homeowners enrolled in the Homeowner Protection Program

The Governor must include $250,000 annually in the state budget from interest on overdue state property tax for the Homeowner Protection Fund

County governments must collectively contribute $500,000 annually to the Homeowner Protection Fund, allocated based on each county's share of total real property accounts statewide, funded from interest on overdue county property tax

The State Tax Sale Ombudsman must prioritize maximizing program enrollment by screening all homeowners who contact the office for eligibility and strongly encouraging eligible homeowners to apply