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. Municipalities are authorized to initiate enforcement proceedings for municipal code liens, which can be levied for nonpayment of fines, penalties, and abatement costs, provided the total outstanding amount reaches or exceeds $1,500. The Act also outlines the requirements for municipalities to adopt ordinances or resolutions to utilize these enforcement procedures, ensuring that such actions do not impose personal liability on property owners.

Key provisions include the definition of terms related to municipal code liens, the process for filing petitions for judicial in rem foreclosure, and the notice requirements to inform interested parties of the proceedings. The Act mandates that municipalities must use judicial in rem proceedings as the sole remedy for enforcing municipal code liens, and it specifies the necessary steps for notifying other taxing agencies and interested parties prior to filing a petition. The Act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.