Property Tax - Tax Sales - Revisions

SB 192 revises Maryland's property tax sale rules to protect homeowners. It requires counties to withhold owner-occupied residential properties from tax sales when total taxes (including interest) are under $1,000 (up from $750), when taxes only cover unpaid water/sewer charges, or when property is designated for redevelopment. The bill also prohibits adding post-sale interest/penalties to redemption payments, extends redemption periods, and adds notice requirements for tenants and the State Tax Sale Ombudsman. These changes directly affect homeowners facing tax sale risks, local governments managing sales, and property owners seeking to reclaim homes.