Homeowner Roadmap - Tax Sale Clinic Prince George's County

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Tax sale general information (check the boxes to confirm review with client):

To avoid tax sale, I should pay the taxes owed by one of the following methods: (a) online by May 10 at http://taxinquiry.princegeorgescountymd.gov/; (b) mail an overnight payment to: Prince George's County, Maryland Office of Finance, Treasury Division, Attn: Tax Sale, 7600 Jefferson Avenue, Landover, MD 20785; or (3) deposit at payment (a cashier's check or a money order; NO CASH and NO PERSONAL CHECKS) in the drop box at the Office of Finance, Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, located at 1301 McCormick Drive, Suite 1100, Largo, Maryland 20774. All payments by mail or drop box must be received by 4:00 p.m. on May 10, 2024. At any time prior to May 10, 2024 I can enter into a payment plan with the Office of Finance. If I can reduce the amount owed to less than $250 by 4:00 p.m. on May 10, my property will not be included in the tax sale.If a tax lien certificate for my property was sold at the tax sale auction on May 13, 2024, I will receive a notice from the Prince George’s County Office of Finance.I have the right to redeem my property for at least 9 months after the tax sale. The amount of interest is 20% per year. The sooner you pay, the less you will owe! In 2024, tax sale purchasers can begin charging fees to redeem on December 14, 2024, and they can file a foreclosure proceeding with the court starting on February 14, 2025.The tax sale purchaser cannot become the owner of my home without filing a court action in the Circuit Court of Prince George’s County. If I receive court papers, I should seek legal help immediately from Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service at 410-547-6537.If the tax sale lien purchaser bid more for my property than the amount of taxes I owed, I may be entitled to compensation. The Prince George’s County Office of Finance will contact me about claiming this compensation. For questions contact 301-952-5025.

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IN ORDER TO REDEEM: Up to 7 Months after Tax Sale (or 4 months after Tax Sale if my home is not listed as "Owner-Occupied") --

I must pay the Office of Finance the amount of my liens, plus interest, plus any current year taxes owed. I can make my payment at the County Administration Building, Room 1090, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. I can call 301-952-5025 to verify the amount that I owe. I should request a written statement that my payment has been applied to pay my tax sale lien.

7 or more months after Tax Sale (or 4 months after Tax Sale if my home is not listed as "Owner-Occupied")-- There is a 2-step process to redeem my property:

I must contact the tax lien certificate purchaser and pay them for certain costs and attorney’s fees that are owed. I should ask for a receipt of payment.*** You cannot be charged attorney’s fees unless at least 7 months have passed from the date of the tax sale.

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After paying the tax lien certificate purchaser, I must pay the Office of Finance the amount of my liens, plus interest, plus any current year taxes owed. I can make my payment at the County Administration Building, Room 1090, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. I can call 301-952-5025 to verify the amount that I owe. I should request a written statement that my payment has been applied to pay my tax sale lien.

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