§ 4-3003

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§4–3003. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 212 OF 2024 //

(a)A project qualifies as a housing innovation project if it provides new housing in which:

(1)at least 20% of the units are set aside for households with a gross annual income of not more than 50% of the area median income for a household of like size; or

(2)at least 40% of the units are set aside for households with a gross annual income of not more than 60% of the area median income for a household of like size.

(b)The Department shall prioritize funding for projects that best meet the following guidelines:

(1)the project does not use low–income housing tax credit equity or tax–exempt volume cap;

(2)the affordable set–asides required under subsection

(a)of this section remain restricted at elected levels for at least 99 years;

(3)the project remains in public ownership; and

(4)the project includes a commitment to prevailing wage requirements.