Bill > HB1372

This bill modifies tax sale notification requirements specifically for Washington County, Maryland, by making two key changes. First, the bill adjusts the public notice process for tax sales, requiring that notices be published two times in alternate weeks in local newspapers and also be posted on the county's website four weeks prior to the sale. The website notice must be updated by close of business each Friday until the sale occurs, and the newspaper notice must include instructions on how to access the website. Second, the bill increases the number of post-sale notices sent to property owners from one to two, with the second notice required to be sent within 15 days of the initial notice. These changes are designed to provide property owners with more comprehensive and timely information about tax sales, ensuring they are better informed about the potential loss of their property due to unpaid taxes. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, giving local government and tax authorities time to prepare for the new notification requirements.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1372?ys=2025RS