1. (a) There is a Homeowner Protection Program administered by the Ombudsman in the Department.

2. (b) The purpose of the Program is to divert vulnerable homeowners from the private tax lien sale process under Part III of this subtitle into an alternative program with the primary purpose of:

   1. (1) minimizing tax collection costs to homeowners;
   2. (2) assisting homeowners to pay their taxes; and
   3. (3) allowing homeowners to remain in their homes.

<Section effective Jan. 1, 2026. See, also, section 14-884 effective until Jan. 1, 2026.>

Added by Acts 2021, c. 382, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022. Amended by Acts 2025, c. 231, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2026; Acts 2025, c. 647, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.