The Municipal Code Lien Enforcement Act of 2025 establishes a framework for municipalities in Oklahoma to enforce liens against properties for violations of housing and building codes, with specific provisions for judicial in rem foreclosures. The Act applies to all municipalities but explicitly excludes owner-occupied properties from its enforcement mechanisms. It defines key terms such as "municipal code lien," "code enforcement director," and "interested party," and outlines the process for municipalities to initiate enforcement proceedings, including the requirements for filing petitions for judicial in rem foreclosure and the necessary notices to be provided to interested parties.

Under this Act, municipalities are required to utilize judicial in rem proceedings as the sole remedy for enforcing municipal code liens, ensuring that such proceedings do not impose personal liability on property owners. The Act mandates that enforcement actions can only commence after the cumulative amount of outstanding fees, penalties, and abatement costs reaches $1,500. Additionally, it stipulates that municipalities must notify relevant taxing agencies prior to filing for foreclosure and provides detailed requirements for the content and dissemination of notices related to the foreclosure process. The Act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.