Maryland Code — Tax-General + Tax-Property Articles

Md. Code Ann., Tax-Prop. § 14-888

§ 14-888

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# (a)

For each homeowner enrolled in the Program, the Ombudsman shall make intensive efforts to:

# (1)

determine why the homeowner has not paid the taxes due; and

# (2)

provide appropriate assistance to help the homeowner pay the taxes due and retain the dwelling.

# (b)

The Ombudsman shall communicate with each homeowner enrolled in the Program through whatever method is most effective, which may include:

# (1)

easy–to–understand mailings;

# (2)

phone calls;

# (3)

notices posted on the dwelling; and

# (4)

when necessary or appropriate, an in–person visit.

# (c)

The Ombudsman may assist a homeowner enrolled in the Program by:

# (1)

helping the homeowner to apply for existing tax credits and public and private programs and benefits; or

# (2)

entering into an installment payment plan with the homeowner to pay the taxes due.

# (d)

The Ombudsman may forgive all or part of the tax debt owed to the Department by a homeowner enrolled in the Program who faces particular hardship or has a special need.

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