MD HB753

State Tax Sale Ombudsman must develop a process allowing homeowners to designate a family member or other representative to communicate on their behalf regarding delinquent taxes

Dwellings of homeowners with a documented terminal illness or medical hardship (as certified by a physician) must be withheld from tax sale, with reapplication required every two years

Maximum dwelling value for Homeowner Protection Program eligibility increases from $300,000 to $450,000, while combined household income limit remains at $60,000

Homeowners with terminal illness or medical hardship receive priority for enrollment in the Homeowner Protection Program, alongside those aged 60+ and disability benefit recipients

Effective date: October 1, 2026