Maryland

§1–101. (a) In this Division I of this article the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) …

§1–102. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Adaptive reuse…

§2–101. There is a Department of Housing and Community Development, established as a principal depar…

§2–102. (a) The Department shall: (1) encourage and assist political subdivisions and public and pri…

§2–103. (a) (1) With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Secretary.…

§2–104. (a) The Secretary is responsible for the operation of the Department and shall establish gui…

§2–105. The Secretary shall have a seal.

§2–106. (a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint a deputy secretary. (b) T…

§2–107. (a) (1) In the Office of the Secretary, the Secretary shall have assistants, professional co…

§2–108. (a) The appointment or removal of personnel by a governmental unit in the Department is subj…

§2–109. Each governmental unit in the Department shall report to the Secretary or the Secretary’s de…

§2–110. Whenever law provides that an appointment is to be made by the Secretary with the approval o…

§2–111. (a) The Secretary is responsible for adopting regulations for the Office of the Secretary. (…

§2–112. The Secretary is responsible for the budget of each governmental unit in the Department.

§2–113. (a) The Secretary is responsible for the coordination and direction of all planning initiati…

§2–114. The Secretary may call a special meeting of a governmental unit in the Department whenever t…

§2–115. The Secretary may exercise or perform any power, duty, responsibility, or function assigned …

§2–116. (a) This section does not apply to a governmental unit in the Department to the extent that …

§2–201. The Department consists of: (1) the Division of Credit Assurance; (2) the Division of Develo…

§2–202. (a) (1) The Department shall establish advisory councils, boards, and committees as the Gove…

§2–203. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Affordable hou…

§2–204. (a) There is a Historic Property Revitalization Director. (b) The Historic Property Revitali…

§2–301. On or before December 1, 2019, and each December 1 thereafter, the Department shall submit a…

§2–302. (a) On or before December 1, 2023, and on or before December 1 every 5 years thereafter, the…

§2–303. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Common ownersh…

§2–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Affirmatively…

§2–402. (a) The Department: (1) shall administer its programs and activities related to housing and …

§3–101. In this subtitle, “Division” means the Division of Credit Assurance.

§3–102. There is a Division of Credit Assurance.

§3–103. The Division includes: (1) the Maryland Housing Fund, a governmental unit of the Department;…

§3–104. The Division shall administer each program assigned to the Division by law or by the Secreta…

§3–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Business project”…

§3–202. (a) (1) The General Assembly finds that: (i) the flow of private investment capital into bus…

§3–203. (a) There is a Maryland Housing Fund. (b) The Fund shall further the State interests express…

§3–204. Insurance, a guarantee, or other credit enhancement provided under this subtitle: (1) does n…

§3–205. (a) In this section, “development costs” has the meaning stated in § 4-201 of this article. …

§3–206. (a) In offering insurance and other forms of credit enhancement, the Department shall adopt …

§3–207. (a) The Department shall adopt regulations that are necessary to carry out the purpose of th…

§3–208. This subtitle shall be liberally construed to carry out the findings set forth in § 3-202 of…

§4–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administration” mean…

§4–102. There is a Division of Development Finance.

§4–103. The Division includes: (1) the Community Development Administration; (2) the Disaster Relief…

§4–104. The Division shall conduct outreach to facilitate the investment by qualified opportunity fu…

§4–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Business project”…

§4–202. The General Assembly finds that: (1) in this era of rapid population growth and expansion an…

§4–203. (a) To attract and retain teachers in the State by increasing homeownership opportunities, t…

§4–204. There is a Community Development Administration.

§4–205. The Administration is created to: (1) coordinate activities and programs that contribute to …

§4–206. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a grant of land or money may be ma…

§4–207. (a) With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary shall appoint the Director. (b) The Dir…

§4–208. (a) There is a Housing Finance Review Committee. (b) The Housing Finance Review Committee co…

§4–211. (a) The Administration shall: (1) assist the Governor in coordinating the activities of gove…

§4–212. (a) In establishing the upper income limits for a family of limited income, the Secretary sh…

§4–213. (a) In accordance with regulations that the Secretary adopts, an agreement that the Administ…

§4–214. The Administration has the power of eminent domain, but may not exercise it in a political s…

§4–215. (a) The Administration shall administer a home buyer assistance program that: (1) assists ho…

§4–215.1. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 265 OF 2024 // (a) (1) In this…

§4–216. For fiscal year 2018 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annu…

§4–217. IN EFFECT (a) A project, undertaking, or a part of a project or undertaking, including the r…

§4–218. (a) A project for a residential building qualifies as an energy conservation project if it c…

§4–219. (a) A project or undertaking qualifies as a home improvement project if, by improvement, alt…

§4–220. (a) This section does not apply to a facility if a local obligation that finances the facili…

§4–221. (a) A project or undertaking, including the real, personal, and mixed property involved, qua…

§4–222. (a) A project qualifies as a solar energy project if it: (1) is an addition, alteration, or …

§4–223. IN EFFECT (a) A project qualifies as a business project if the project is: (1) located in: (…

§4–225. (a) The Administration shall administer a program of financial assistance for: (1) community…

§4–226. (a) (1) In connection with property on which it holds a mortgage, the Administration may: (i…

§4–227. (a) The Administration shall coordinate the promotion of its programs of financial assistanc…

§4–228. (a) To finance infrastructure projects, the Administration may: (1) make, purchase, and part…

§4–229. (a) (1) If the Administration purchases a local obligation, the procedures and requirements …

§4–230. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other public general law, or public local law, charter, or ordin…

§4–231. (a) A resolution or ordinance that authorizes a local obligation shall contain: (1) a statem…

§4–232. (a) (1) Each ordinance or resolution enacted under this section: (i) shall be adopted by the…

§4–232.1. (a) Each issuance by a municipal corporation of a local obligation under § 4–230 of this s…

§4–233. (a) Each issuance of a local obligation under § 4-230 of this subtitle shall be secured by, …

§4–233.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Capital rese…

§4–234. (a) In this section, “government–sponsored enterprise” means the Federal National Mortgage A…

§4–235. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Mortgage loan”…

§4–236. In carrying out this section and §§ 4-237 through 4-241 of this subtitle, the Administration…

§4–237. (a) The Administration may: (1) purchase or commit to purchase, from a mortgage lender that …

§4–238. (a) (1) New mortgage loans that the Administration purchases shall be loans to: (i) families…

§4–239. (a) (1) A loan from the Administration to an eligible mortgage lender shall require the elig…

§4–240. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a mortgage lender shall make a cer…

§4–241. Except as required to qualify for insurance or guaranty by the federal government, a residen…

§4–242. In providing financial assistance to a homeowner that includes the purchase of the homeowner…

§4–244. (a) The Administration may provide financial assistance, meet any development cost, or carry…

§4–245. (a) (1) The Administration may: (i) borrow money and issue bonds or notes; and (ii) use the …

§4–246. (a) By written determination, the Administration may provide for the issuance of notes to re…

§4–247. (a) (1) Bonds or notes that the Administration issues may be secured by a trust agreement be…

§4–248. (a) (1) The interest rate or rates on and the terms of any loans and the revenues from the t…

§4–249. (a) Subject to agreements with noteholders or bondholders, the Administration may purchase i…

§4–250. (a) A bond or note issued by the Administration under this part is a legal and proper invest…

§4–251. (a) A bond or note issued under this part: (1) is not a debt of and does not pledge the fait…

§4–252. The following are exempt at all times from taxation of every kind and nature whatsoever by t…

§4–253. To improve the management of debt issued under the provisions of this part or to reduce the …

§4–255. (a) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in a doc…

§4–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible homebuye…

§4–302. There is a Down Payment and Settlement Expense Loan Program.

§4–303. The purpose of the Program is to provide financing for down payment and settlement expenses …

§4–304. (a) The Department may: (1) charge an application fee or other fee to a Program loan applica…

§4–305. An individual qualifies as an eligible homebuyer if the individual: (1) will purchase and oc…

§4–306. The Program shall be operated with money in the Fund.

§4–307. (a) Proceeds of a Program loan shall be used only to make a down payment or pay settlement e…

§4–308. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a recipient of a Program loan shall complete …

§4–309. (a) (1) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in a…

§4–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fund” means the R…

§4–402. There is a Rental Housing Program.

§4–403. The purposes of the Program are to: (1) stimulate the production and preservation of rental …

§4–404. (a) The Department shall: (1) administer the Program; (2) adopt policies to ensure that rent…

§4–405. To achieve the purposes of the Program, the Department shall, from time to time, ask the Sta…

§4–406. (a) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the Program. (b) The regulations sha…

§4–407. (a) A project qualifies as a rental housing project under this subtitle if: (1) its purpose …

§4–408. (a) The Department shall review applications for loans submitted by private or nonprofit spo…

§4–409. (a) Money in the Fund may be used to make loans to an approved applicant to: (1) acquire, co…

§4–410. (a) If a Program loan is secured by a mortgage, the Department may: (1) enforce the mortgage…

§4–411. (a) (1) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in a…

§4–501. (a) (1) Each fund established under this subtitle is a continuing, nonlapsing special fund t…

§4–501.1. (a) The Department shall attempt to use to the greatest extent feasible minority business …

§4–502. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Homeownership Programs Fund. (b) There is a Homeowners…

§4–503. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Partnership Rental Housing Fund. (b) There is a Partne…

§4–504. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Rental Housing Fund. (b) There is a Rental Housing Fun…

§4–505. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Special Loan Programs Fund. (b) There is a Special Loa…

§4–506. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Workforce Housing Fund. (b) There is a Workforce Housi…

§4–507. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Mediation Fund. (b)…

§4–508. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund. (b)…

§4–509. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Anchor institu…

§4–511. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Continuing the CORE Partnership Fund. (b) There is a C…

§4–512. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 212 OF 2024 // (a) In this section, “…

§4–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Group home” m…

§4–602. There is a Group Home Financing Program.

§4–603. The purpose of the Program is to provide loans to group home sponsors to finance or refinanc…

§4–604. The Department may establish: (1) eligibility standards for group home sponsors; (2) Program…

§4–605. The Department shall: (1) administer the Program; (2) adopt policies that encourage the esta…

§4–606. The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the Program.

§4–607. To qualify for a Program loan, a group home sponsor shall own and operate a group home and b…

§4–608. The Program shall be operated with money in the Special Loan Programs Fund under § 4-505 of …

§4–609. In reviewing an application for a Program loan, the Department shall consider: (1) the econo…

§4–610. (a) (1) A Program loan shall be secured by a mortgage lien and may include the terms that th…

§4–611. Subject to the approval and permitting procedures of the local zoning authority, a group hom…

§4–612. (a) (1) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in a…

§4–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Child care center…

§4–702. The General Assembly finds that: (1) lead paint is present in a large percentage of resident…

§4–703. The purpose of the Grant Program and the Loan Program is to make grants and loans to owners …

§4–704. (a) The Department may establish: (1) loan fees and charges; (2) maximum loan or grant amoun…

§4–705. The Department shall: (1) administer the Grant Program and the Loan Program; and (2) establi…

§4–706. The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out the Grant Program and the Loan Program.

§4–707. (a) An individual or family, including an elderly household, qualifies as a family of limite…

§4–708. (a) There is a Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program. (b) The Department may make a grant sole…

§4–709. (a) There is a Lead Hazard Reduction Loan Program. (b) The Department may make a loan to fin…

§4–710. In reviewing an application for a loan or grant, the Department shall consider: (1) the need…

§4–711. (a) In this section, “Committee” means the Lead Hazard Advisory Committee. (b) There is a Le…

§4–712. (a) (1) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in a…

§4–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Adjusted annu…

§4–802. This subtitle applies only to loans that the Department makes under this subtitle or that we…

§4–803. There is a Maryland Home Financing Program.

§4–804. The purposes of the Program are to make, participate in making, and purchase: (1) preferred …

§4–805. The Department may: (1) contract for services related to the Program; (2) contract with priv…

§4–806. (a) The Department shall: (1) manage the Program in a manner that: (i) serves all areas of t…

§4–807. (a) In setting upper limits on adjusted annual income, the Department shall consider factors…

§4–808. The Program shall be operated with the money in the Fund.

§4–809. To apply for a loan under this subtitle, an applicant shall submit: (1) a completed applicat…

§4–810. (a) To qualify for a loan under § 4-804(1)(i), (4), or (5) of this subtitle, an applicant: (…

§4–811. (a) To qualify for an emergency assistance loan made under § 4-804(4) of this subtitle, an a…

§4–812. To qualify for a reverse equity loan under § 4-804(5) of this subtitle, an applicant shall: …

§4–813. (a) To qualify for a short-term construction loan under § 4-804(2) of this subtitle, a devel…

§4–814. To qualify for a preferred interest rate loan to refinance an existing home under § 4-804(1)…

§4–815. (a) As to each loan, the Department may set: (1) the principal amount, subject to subsection…

§4–816. (a) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made any material misstatement of fact, i…

§4–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Cooperative housi…

§4–902. (a) This subtitle applies to buildings that, after rehabilitation, provide: (1) traditional …

§4–903. The General Assembly finds that: (1) (i) many residents of the State live in dwellings that …

§4–904. There is a Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program.

§4–905. The Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program includes: (1) the Accessory, Shared, and Shelter…

§4–906. (a) (1) The Department shall operate the Program and make Program loans. (2) As much as poss…

§4–907. (a) The Regular Rehabilitation Program and the Special Rehabilitation Program shall operate …

§4–908. The Department may: (1) limit the return on equity allowed to, or enter into equity particip…

§4–909. (a) If Program loans are secured by first or junior mortgages, the Department may: (1) enfor…

§4–909.1. (a) If a Program loan to a member of a cooperative housing corporation is secured by a sec…

§4–910. The Department may adopt regulations to carry out the Program.

§4–911. (a) To ensure that all areas of the State are served, the Department shall allocate at least…

§4–912. Money that is received as repayment of principal or payment of interest on loans under the P…

§4–913. The Department shall include in its request for appropriations for the Program: (1) an estim…

§4–914. (a) If the Department certifies a political subdivision or nonprofit sponsor as capable of a…

§4–915. (a) (1) The Secretary shall set upper limits on the income that a family or individual may h…

§4–916. (a) (1) The Department may make Program loans for housing on terms that the Department consi…

§4–917. (a) A Program loan: (1) may not be made if the Department determines that comparable private…

§4–918. (a) (1) When the Department makes a Program loan to finance a residential rehabilitation pro…

§4–919. (a) The Secretary shall establish standards to promote the maximum use of private financing.…

§4–920. The Department shall establish a maximum percentage or amount of Program loans from the Rent…

§4–921. Rehabilitation loans under the Regular Rehabilitation Program and special loan programs shal…

§4–922. (a) In addition to making loans for rehabilitation projects to sponsors, nonprofit sponsors,…

§4–923. (a) The purpose of a rehabilitation project is: (1) to bring a building to a decent, safe, a…

§4–926. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Accessory hous…

§4–927. (a) There is an Indoor Plumbing Program. (b) The Department shall: (1) operate the Indoor Pl…

§4–928. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Migratory …

§4–930. (a) There is a Radon and Asbestos Abatement Pilot Program. (b) The Department shall: (1) ope…

§4–931. (a) In this section, “Grant Program” means the Accessible Homes for Senior Homeowners Grant …

§4–933. (a) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement of material fact, …

§4–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fund” means the …

§4–1002. (a) There is a Neighborhood Housing Services Fund. (b) The Department shall administer the …

§4–1003. The Department may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

§4–1004. (a) To be eligible for a grant under this subtitle, a neighborhood corporation or umbrella …

§4–1005. (a) (1) Each eligible neighborhood corporation may apply for a grant in an amount up to $50…

§4–1101. (a) The Department shall award operating assistance grants to nonprofit organizations to in…

§4–1102. (a) The Department shall award operating assistance grants to nonprofit organizations to fu…

§4–1103. A nonprofit organization may use an operating assistance grant for predevelopment, operatin…

§4–1104. (a) Operating assistance grants under this subtitle may not exceed the amounts that the Dep…

§4–1105. The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

§4–1201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fund” means the …

§4–1202. The General Assembly finds that: (1) there is a shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary rent…

§4–1203. There is a Partnership Rental Housing Program.

§4–1204. The purposes of the Program are to: (1) provide decent, safe, and sanitary rental housing f…

§4–1205. (a) The Department shall: (1) administer the Program; (2) adopt policies and procedures tha…

§4–1206. A household qualifies as a household of lower income: (1) for initial occupancy, if the gro…

§4–1207. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Department may approve an app…

§4–1208. (a) A political subdivision, housing authority, or other eligible borrower may participate …

§4–1209. (a) (1) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in …

§4–1301. In this subtitle, “Program” means the Radium Grant Program.

§4–1302. There is a Radium Grant Program.

§4–1303. The purpose of the Program is to provide financial assistance to residential well owners wh…

§4–1304. A county may participate in the Program.

§4–1305. (a) A county that participates in the Program shall process grant applications and award gr…

§4–1306. A residential well owner is eligible for a grant under this subtitle if the residential wel…

§4–1307. (a) The Department shall establish for participating counties a sliding scale formula, base…

§4–1308. The Department may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

§4–1401. In this subtitle, “programs” means rental assistance programs other than the Rental Allowan…

§4–1402. There are the Rental Allowance Program and other programs in the Department.

§4–1403. (a) The Department shall administer the Rental Allowance Program to assist low–income house…

§4–1404. The Department may establish and administer programs, including programs to assist househol…

§4–1405. (a) The Department may administer the programs by providing monthly housing assistance paym…

§4–1406. The Department may adopt regulations to carry out the programs.

§4–1601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Covered county” …

§4–1602. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) in many areas of covered counties, including areas…

§4–1603. The purposes of this subtitle are to: (1) help remedy the conditions described in § 4-1602 …

§4–1604. (a) To accomplish the purpose of this subtitle and notwithstanding any other law, a covered…

§4–1605. A covered county may collect from borrowers in a program the charges that the legislative b…

§4–1606. (a) The legislative body of a covered county that undertakes a program shall adopt an ordin…

§4–1607. (a) The legislative body of a covered county that issues bonds under this subtitle shall de…

§4–1608. (a) (1) The bonds shall be sold at public or private sale on the terms that the legislative…

§4–1609. (a) A covered county may issue new bonds to pay outstanding bonds in accordance with proced…

§4–1610. (a) A program may provide for loan agreements, security agreements, loan servicing agreemen…

§4–1701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Family of limite…

§4–1702. The General Assembly finds that: (1) homeownership is a stabilizing factor for communities …

§4–1703. There is a Self-Help Homeownership Technical Assistance Program.

§4–1704. The purpose of the Program is to make technical assistance grants to expand: (1) the produc…

§4–1705. The Department shall: (1) administer the Program; (2) establish guidelines to determine eli…

§4–1706. (a) A family or individual qualifies as a family of limited income if the income of the fam…

§4–1707. The Department may establish standards to determine eligibility for a technical assistance …

§4–1708. (a) The Department may award a technical assistance grant to a political subdivision or non…

§4–1709. The Department may award a technical assistance grant to a political subdivision, public en…

§4–1710. (a) The Department may award a technical assistance grant only if the applicant agrees to: …

§4–1801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Affordable” mean…

§4–1802. (a) There is a Workforce Housing Grant Program. (b) The Program provides flexible funds to …

§4–1803. (a) A local government qualifies for participation in the Program if: (1) the local governm…

§4–1804. (a) A qualifying local government shall provide a dollar–for–dollar match for Program funds…

§4–1805. The Department shall proportionately distribute the annual appropriation of Program funds a…

§4–1806. Before drawing down any Program funds, a qualifying local government shall: (1) provide evi…

§4–1807. The Department shall redistribute among qualifying local governments the Program funds that…

§4–1808. (a) A qualifying local government shall use Program funds for development costs associated …

§4–1809. With the consent of the Department, in appropriate circumstances, a qualifying local govern…

§4–1810. (a) The Secretary shall establish annually the maximum amount of Program funds that a quali…

§4–1811. (a) Rental units developed under this subtitle shall remain affordable as workforce housing…

§4–1812. A qualifying local government shall report annually to the Department on or before January …

§4–1813. The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out the purposes of the Program.

§4–1901. There is a Disaster Relief Housing Program within the Department of Housing and Community D…

§4–1902. (a) The purpose of the Program is to provide financial assistance in an area covered by a s…

§4–1903. (a) The Department may provide financial assistance under the Program utilizing funds from:…

§4–1904. (a) (1) The Secretary shall adopt regulations, guidelines, and eligibility requirements for…

§4–1905. (a) The Department shall issue to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the …

§4–2001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fund” means the …

§4–2002. (a) There is an Energy–Efficient Homes Construction Loan Program. (b) The purpose of the Pr…

§4–2003. (a) The Department shall: (1) administer the Program; (2) attach to a Program loan the term…

§4–2004. (a) Proceeds of a Program loan shall be used only for: (1) property acquisition and develop…

§4–2005. (a) (1) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in …

§4–2006. (a) There is an Energy–Efficient Homes Construction Fund. (b) The Department shall administ…

§4–2101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Continuum of Car…

§4–2102. There is an Interagency Council on Homelessness.

§4–2103. (a) The Council consists of the following members: (1) the Secretary of Aging, or the Secre…

§4–2104. (a) The Governor shall designate as chair of the Council a member who is a secretary or a s…

§4–2105. (a) A majority of the members then serving on the Council is a quorum. (b) The Council shal…

§4–2106. The Department shall provide staff for the Council.

§4–2107. The Council shall: (1) coordinate State policy and working relationships among State, local…

§4–2108. The Department shall adopt regulations to govern the development, implementation, and evalu…

§4–2201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Client” means an…

§4–2202. The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) an increasing number of people in the Sta…

§4–2203. (a) There is a Crisis Shelter Home Program for the Homeless in the Department. (b) The purp…

§4–2204. The Maryland Department of Health may not use a shelter home as part of its discharge servi…

§4–2205. (a) A shelter home: (1) shall provide clients with a temporary residence and necessary coun…

§4–2206. Clients shall have cooperative responsibility for housekeeping duties in a shelter home.

§4–2207. The Maryland Department of Health shall: (1) give a client evaluated by a shelter home prio…

§4–2208. Housing may not be provided under this subtitle to an applicant for housing who is not a re…

§4–2209. Funds to operate the Program shall be as provided in the State budget.

§4–2301. In this subtitle, “Program” means the Housing Navigator and Aftercare Program.

§4–2302. There is a Housing Navigator and Aftercare Program in the Department.

§4–2303. The purpose of the Program is to assist families and individuals who are experiencing, or w…

§4–2304. A family may apply for Program services if the family is the recipient of or is in the proc…

§4–2305. A housing navigator shall assist a family or an individual client with securing and maintai…

§4–2306. (a) Program funds may be used for: (1) salary and FICA for housing navigators and aftercare…

§4–2307. Subject to the limitations of the State budget, beginning in fiscal year 2019 and for each …

§4–2401. (a) (1) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Feminine hyg…

§4–2501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Opportunity zone…

§4–2502. (a) The owner of a qualified workforce housing project or the developer of a proposed proje…

§4–2503. (a) (1) The maximum aggregate available State tax credit that may be allocated for each fis…

§4–2504. (a) On or before the last day of the taxable year in which a qualified workforce housing pr…

§4–2505. On or before December 31 each year, the Secretary shall report, in accordance with § 2–1257…

§4–2601. In this subtitle, “Program” means the Local Housing Grant Program for Homeless Veterans and…

§4–2602. (a) There is a Local Housing Grant Program for Homeless Veterans and Survivors of Domestic …

§4–2603. The Department shall: (1) distribute grants to counties that may apply under the Program fo…

§4–2604. (a) For fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor may include funding …

§4–2605. The Department may establish preferences under the Program for counties that: (1) enact an …

§4–2701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Service prov…

§4–2702. (a) An unaccompanied minor in need of shelter may consent to shelter and supportive service…

§4–2703. (a) (1) Before providing shelter and supportive services to an unaccompanied minor in need …

§4–2704. (a) After providing shelter to an unaccompanied minor in need of shelter, a service provide…

§4–2705. A service provider that provides shelter and supportive services to an unaccompanied minor …

§4–2706. The Department shall establish and maintain a registry of all service providers that regist…

§4–2707. (a) The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle. (b) The regulations …

§4–2708. (a) In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Cen…

§4–2801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Affordable” mean…

§4–2802. (a) There is an Appraisal Gap From Historic Redlining Financial Assistance Program in the D…

§4–2803. (a) In the fiscal year in which a qualified project is proposed, an individual or business …

§4–2804. (a) Subject to § 4–2805 of this subtitle and the regulations of the Department, the Departm…

§4–2805. (a) There is an Appraisal Gap From Historic Redlining Financial Assistance Fund. (b) (1) Th…

§4–2806. The Department shall adopt: (1) regulations to specify criteria for the application for and…

§4–2901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Disability” mean…

§4–2902. There is a Statewide Rental Assistance Voucher Program in the Department.

§4–2903. The purpose of the State Program is to provide vouchers and housing assistance payments for…

§4–2904. (a) (1) In political subdivisions without a local administrator under the federal Housing C…

§4–2905. To be eligible for a housing assistance payment under the State Program, a family shall: (1…

§4–2906. Each public housing agency shall prioritize vouchers and housing assistance payments for fa…

§4–2907. When an offer of assistance is made, a family has 30 days to provide documentation to verif…

§4–2908. (a) The Department or a public housing agency shall calculate payment standards and housing…

§4–2909. Housing assistance payments for a family shall continue for up to 5 years or until a federa…

§4–2910. (a) A family may request that the Department or a public housing agency approve a live–in a…

§4–2911. (a) (1) A public housing agency shall conduct an initial inspection and periodic inspection…

§4–2912. The Department shall ensure that subsidy standards for unit selection comply with federal g…

§4–2913. (a) (1) The Department or a public housing agency may deny assistance under the State Progr…

§4–2914. (a) A family that receives a voucher under the State Program shall: (1) supply any informat…

§4–2915. The Department or a public housing agency shall give each family that receives assistance u…

§4–2916. The Department or a public housing agency shall recertify a family for continued admission …

§4–2917. If the head of household who was receiving assistance under the State Program dies, a survi…

§4–2918. Any guidelines on the termination of assistance or on evictions established by the Departme…

§4–2919. (a) (1) For fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027, the Governor shall include in the annual bud…

§4–2920. On or before December 30, 2024, and each year thereafter, the Department and each political…

§4–2921. The Department may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.

§4–3001. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 212 OF 2024 // (a) In this subtitle …

§4–3002. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 212 OF 2024 // (a) There is a Housin…

§4–3003. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 212 OF 2024 // (a) A project qualifi…

§4–3004. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 212 OF 2024 // (a) The Department sh…

§4–3005. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029 PER CHAPTER 212 OF 2024 // (a) (1) In administer…

§5–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Director” means the …

§5–102. (a) There is an Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs in the Department. (b) The purpose of …

§5–103. (a) The Secretary shall appoint the Director of the Office. (b) The Director: (1) serves at …

§5–104. (a) The Office shall: (1) develop resources to aid tenants in understanding and exercising t…

§6.5–101. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 74 OF 2021 // (a) In this title the…

§6.5–102. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 74 OF 2021 // (a) There is an Offic…

§6.5–103. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 74 OF 2021 // (a) The Governor shal…

§6.5–104. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 74 OF 2021 // (a) The Office shall:…

§6.5–105. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 74 OF 2021 // (a) In this section, …

§6.5–106. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 74 OF 2021 // (a) In this section, …

§6.5–107. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 74 OF 2021 // (a) There is a Rural …

§6.5–108. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 74 OF 2021 // (a) This section does…

§6–101. (a) There is a Division of Neighborhood Revitalization. (b) The Division of Neighborhood Rev…

§6–102. (a) The Division of Neighborhood Revitalization shall administer commercial and mixed–use re…

§6–103. (a) A commercial or mixed-use revitalization program provides assistance for downtown or bus…

§6–104. (a) (1) The General Assembly finds that the State must have sustainable communities in order…

§6–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Application” mean…

§6–202. (a) There is a Community Legacy Program. (b) The Department shall administer the Program. (c…

§6–203. A corporation, foundation, or other legal entity qualifies as a community development organi…

§6–204. (a) A sponsor may file one or more applications in accordance with the schedules that the De…

§6–205. (a) The Sustainable Growth Subcabinet, on the recommendation of the Secretary, may designate…

§6–206. (a) The Department shall: (1) review each application and may request more information from …

§6–207. (a) The Department and the sponsor shall execute a community legacy agreement. (b) The spons…

§6–208. (a) Subject to this section, the Department has the powers necessary or desirable to impleme…

§6–209. (a) The purposes of a neighborhood intervention project are to provide financial assistance …

§6–210. (a) The sponsor shall submit to the Department quarterly progress reports on the development…

§6–211. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Community Legacy Financial Assistance Fund. (b) There …

§6–212. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a sustainable community shall receive priorit…

§6–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Development c…

§6–302. A business qualifies as a small business or a microenterprise if the number of its employees…

§6–303. (a) There is a Neighborhood Business Development Program. (b) The purposes of the Program ar…

§6–304. (a) There is a Business Development Program in the Neighborhood Business Development Program…

§6–305. (a) (1) A small business, nonprofit organization, or microenterprise may apply for financial…

§6–307. (a) Financial assistance under the Business Development Program shall be on the terms that t…

§6–308. (a) The Department shall: (1) administer the Business Development Program; (2) adopt regulat…

§6–308.1. (a) If the Department determines that an entity is capable of administering financial assi…

§6–308.2. (a) There is an Interagency Food Desert Advisory Committee. (b) The Committee consists of …

§6–308.3. (a) If the Department determines that an entity is capable of administering a food desert …

§6–308.4. (a) On or before December 1 of each year, the Department shall submit a report on the Prog…

§6–309. (a) There is a Capital Access Program in the Neighborhood Business Development Program. (b) …

§6–310. (a) There is a Neighborhood Business Development Fund. (b) The Department shall use the Fund…

§6–311. (a) (1) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in a…

§6–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Approved project”…

§6–402. There is a Neighborhood and Community Assistance Program.

§6–403. The purposes of the Neighborhood and Community Assistance Program are to: (1) help nonprofit…

§6–404. (a) (1) For a contribution worth $500 or more in goods, money, or real property to an approv…

§6–405. (a) (1) For each fiscal year, a nonprofit organization may submit to the Department, for app…

§6–406. The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

§6–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Community develop…

§6–502. (a) There is a Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program. (b) The Department shall …

§6–503. (a) The community enhancement projects eligible to receive Program funds include: (1) down p…

§6–504. (a) A corporation, a foundation, or any other legal entity is a community development organi…

§6–505. (a) (1) A community development organization may apply to the Department to receive Program …

§6–506. (a) The Department shall: (1) review each application submitted under § 6–505 of this subtit…

§6–507. (a) The Department and a recipient of financial assistance from the Program shall execute a …

§6–508. (a) The Department has the powers necessary to implement the Program. (b) (1) The Department…

§6–509. (a) The recipient of financial assistance from the Program shall submit to the Department qu…

§6–510. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fun…

§6–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the …

§6–602. (a) There is a Community Development Program in the Department. (b) The purpose of the Progr…

§6–603. The Department shall: (1) administer the Program; and (2) adopt regulations to carry out the…

§6–604. (a) There is a Community Development Board in the Program. (b) The Board consists of the fol…

§6–605. The Board shall: (1) make recommendations on how the Fund is to be used; (2) provide a perio…

§6–606. (a) There is a Community Development Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to provide financi…

§6–607. In consultation with the Board, the Department shall administer the Fund to provide financia…

§6–608. The Department shall provide financial assistance from the Fund in the form and manner the D…

§6–609. This subtitle is the Community Development Program Act.

§6–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Community develop…

§6–702. (a) There is a National Capital Strategic Economic Development Program. (b) The Department s…

§6–703. (a) The community enhancement projects eligible to receive Program funds include: (1) down p…

§6–704. (a) (1) A government agency, including a housing authority, with jurisdiction in the nationa…

§6–705. (a) (1) A government agency, including a housing authority, with jurisdiction in the nationa…

§6–706. (a) The Department shall: (1) review each application submitted under § 6–705 of this subtit…

§6–707. (a) The Department and a recipient of financial assistance from the Program shall execute a …

§6–708. (a) The Department has the powers necessary to implement the Program. (b) (1) The Department…

§6–709. (a) The recipient of financial assistance from the Program shall submit to the Department qu…

§6–710. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund. …

§6–901. In this subtitle, “catalytic revitalization project” means the substantial rehabilitation of…

§6–902. (a) An individual, a nonprofit organization, or a business entity may claim a tax credit in …

§6–903. (a) (1) Subject to the limitations of paragraph (2) of this subsection and subsection (b) of…

§6–904. The Secretary, in consultation with the Department of Commerce, shall adopt regulations to c…

§6–905. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle and the credit authorized under…

§6–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Community develo…

§6–1102. (a) There is a Business Facade Improvement Program in the Department. (b) The purpose of th…

§6–1103. The Department may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.

§6–1201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Just Community” …

§6–1202. (a) The General Assembly finds that the State must have Just Communities in order to: (1) a…

§6–1203. (a) The Governor, on the recommendation of the Secretary, may designate an area as a Just C…

§6–1301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Eligible project…

§6–1302. (a) There is a Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program in the Department. (b) The p…

§6–1303. The Department shall: (1) administer the Program; and (2) adopt regulations to carry out th…

§6–1304. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Eligible appl…

§6–1305. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Business …

§6–1306. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Community–cen…

§6–1307. (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Community Health and Safety Works Grant Program Fund.…

§7–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Assisted household” …

§7–102. (a) Each owner of an assisted project is subject to this title if the owner takes or intends…

§7–103. The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this title.

§7–104. A household qualifies as an assisted household if its gross annual income does not exceed: (…

§7–105. A property qualifies as an assisted project if: (1) it is a building or buildings under comm…

§7–106. This title does not reduce any obligation or right of a tenant, political subdivision, or ow…

§7–201. (a) The owner of an assisted project shall give written notice of intent not less than 1 yea…

§7–202. (a) A notice of intent, other than one sent to an assisted household, shall: (1) state that …

§7–203. (a) An owner may not take a protected action unless the owner has provided all tenant protec…

§7–204. (a) (1) The owner shall offer the right of first purchase by written notice to: (i) each pol…

§7–205. (a) In this section, “fair market value” means the price that a willing buyer would pay a wi…

§7–206. (a) This section applies if the owner’s offer is not accepted and the acceptance period unde…

§7–207. (a) This section applies if: (1) none of the parties identified in § 7-204(a) of this subtit…

§7–208. (a) At the settlement for an assisted project under a right of first purchase, the purchaser…

§7–209. A right of first purchase under this subtitle may be assigned only to another party having t…

§7–210. (a) A political subdivision or a housing authority may exercise a right of first purchase un…

§7–211. The right of first purchase under this subtitle does not apply to the prepayment of a mortga…

§7–212. (a) An owner that gives notice of intent shall provide tenant protection assistance under su…

§7–213. An assisted household is a designated household if it includes: (1) an individual who has be…

§7–214. (a) (1) This subsection applies if a protected action affects a unit occupied by a designate…

§7–215. If an assisted project includes a unit occupied by a designated household and the assisted p…

§7–216. (a) Along with the notice of intent, the owner shall deliver to each assisted household: (1)…

§7–217. Within 75 days after giving the notice of intent, the owner shall provide to each party requ…

§7–218. (a) (1) A designated household may terminate an extended lease at any time by giving written…

§7–219. (a) This section applies if a protected action involves substantial rehabilitation or recons…

§7–220. (a) (1) After notice and public hearing, a political subdivision may find that, because of a…

§7–301. In connection with a protected action, each tenant shall cooperate with the owner in providi…

§7–302. (a) A tenant may not: (1) waive or assign the tenant’s rights under this title; or (2) recei…

§7–303. If a new tenant moves into an assisted unit after a notice of intent is given, the owner sha…

§7–304. Before taking a protected action, an owner may not terminate without cause the leasehold int…

§7–305. (a) In this section, “excess rent” means rent that exceeds the rent payable by a tenant unde…

§7–306. (a) In connection with a protected action, an owner: (1) may not terminate or alter the term…

§7–307. The person responsible for the closing of a real estate transaction shall file with the Depa…

§7–401. This title may be enforced at law or in equity by: (1) the Department; (2) an assisted house…

§7–402. To enforce this title, a court may enjoin an action: (1) prohibited by this title; or (2) ta…

§7–403. A violation of this title is within the scope of the enforcement duties and powers of the Di…

§7–404. (a) (1) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or report in a…

§7–501. This title is the Assisted Housing Preservation Act.

§8–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Community action age…

§8–102. The General Assembly finds that the economic and social well–being of State residents is int…

§8–103. The purposes of this title are to: (1) strengthen the ability of communities to plan and coo…

§8–104. (a) A political subdivision may designate a community action agency to serve a community wit…

§8–105. (a) (1) A community action agency shall administer its programs through a community action b…

§8–106. (a) (1) A community action agency may accept and administer: (i) financial assistance receiv…

§8–107. (a) A community action agency shall plan systematically for an effective community action pr…

§8–107.1. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 PER CHAPTER 725 OF 2022 // (a) Subject to …

§8–108. The Secretary may provide financial assistance to designated community action agencies in ac…

§8–109. (a) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this title. (b) The regulations shall…

§8–110. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2032 PER CHAPTER 288 OF 2025 // For each of fiscal yea…

§9–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Com…

§9–102. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) some communities and neighborhoods in the State are…

§9–201. There is a Community Reinvestment Board.

§9–202. (a) (1) The Board consists of at least 17 members. (2) The Secretary of the Department of Ho…

§9–203. The Board shall set the times and places of its meetings.

§9–204. (a) Subject to the requirements of this title, the organizational documents of the Fund shal…

§9–301. (a) There is a Community Reinvestment Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to administer the…

§9–302. (a) (1) The Fund is a private, independent legal entity to be assisted by the Department und…

§9–303. (a) The Board shall determine the form of the independent legal entity constituting the Fund…

§9–304. (a) Titles 11 through 17 of the State Finance and Procurement Article do not apply to the op…

§9–305. (a) The Board shall use the money administered by the Fund to provide community reinvestment…

§9–306. The Department shall take any necessary action, including providing technical assistance, to…

§9–307. (a) The Department may provide money for administrative, legal, and other organizational exp…

§9–401. The Secretary shall establish upper income limits for limited income households, taking into…

§9–402. (a) A project qualifies as a community reinvestment project if the Secretary determines in w…

§9–403. (a) An application for community reinvestment assistance shall be made to the Department of …

§9–404. To provide community reinvestment assistance, the Board may: (1) invest in, purchase, make c…

§9–501. This title is the Community Reinvestment Fund Act.

§10–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Award” means a gran…

§10–102. (a) There is a Maryland Affordable Housing Trust. (b) (1) The Trust is an instrumentality o…

§10–103. (a) There is a Board of Trustees of the Trust. (b) The Board shall control the Trust and ex…

§10–104. (a) (1) The Board consists of 14 trustees. (2) The nonvoting trustees are: (i) the Secretar…

§10–105. The Governor shall appoint one of the trustees to serve as chair of the Board.

§10–106. (a) A quorum is a majority of the voting trustees then serving on the Board. (b) The Board …

§10–107. (a) The debts, obligations, and liabilities of the Trust are those of the Trust only and ar…

§10–108. The Board shall: (1) receive applications for awards from the Trust; (2) make the final dec…

§10–109. (a) The Board shall comply with the Maryland Public Ethics Law. (b) The Board is exempt fro…

§10–110. (a) The books and records of the Trust are subject to audit: (1) by the State, at the State…

§10–201. There is a Maryland Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

§10–202. (a) The Board shall use the Fund to make awards to: (1) help acquire, build, rehabilitate, …

§10–203. The State Treasurer shall hold and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

§10–204. The Fund consists of: (1) money that the Board receives from any public or private source, …

§10–205. The Board may solicit money for the Fund from any source.

§10–206. Money in the Fund shall be invested in the same way as other State money.

§10–301. This title shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.

§11.5–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Fund” means the E…

§11.5–102. (a) (1) There is an Ending Youth Homelessness Grant Program. (2) The purpose of the Progr…

§11.5–103. (a) There is an Ending Youth Homelessness Grant Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to p…

§11.5–104. (a) The Department shall establish a grant making process that is inclusive of currently …

§11.5–105. Eligible recipients of grant funding are limited to the following types of programs: (1) …

§11.5–106. (a) (1) The Department shall for all recipients of a grant: (i) establish performance sta…

§11.5–107. (a) The Department shall serve as the lead State agency for Youth REACH Maryland. (b) (1)…

§11.5–108. On or before December 1 each year, the Secretary shall report to the General Assembly, in…

§11.5–109. (a) Funds appropriated or otherwise allocated for programs under this title may be expend…

§11.5–110. The Secretary shall adopt regulations necessary for the effective administration of this …

§11.5–111. This title may be cited as the Ending Youth Homelessness Act.

§11–101. In this title, “Fund” means the Maryland State Appalachian Housing Fund.

§11–102. There is a Maryland State Appalachian Housing Fund.

§11–103. The Department shall use the Fund to fulfill its obligations under any contract or agreemen…

§11–104. The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing special fund that is not subject to § 7-302 of the Sta…

§11–105. The Fund consists of: (1) receipts of the Department from the Appalachian Regional Commissi…

§11–106. The State Treasurer shall invest money in the Fund in the same way as other State money.

§12–101. (a) In this Division II the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Area of opera…

§12–102. The General Assembly finds that: (1) there is unsanitary or unsafe housing in which individ…

§12–103. The purpose of this Division II is to authorize each authority to do all that is necessary …

§12–104. (a) In this section, “housing authority entity” means an entity: (1) that is controlled or …

§12–105. (a) An authority of a municipal corporation or Baltimore City may: (1) operate within its t…

§12–106. (a) An individual or family qualifies as a person of eligible income: (1) for projects that…

§12–107. A provision applicable to a particular political subdivision or its authority in another ti…

§12–201. Except as provided in § 12–208 of this subtitle, in each political subdivision, there is a …

§12–202. Sections 12-203 through 12-206 of this subtitle are only enabling legislation allowing a po…

§12–203. A code authority may not do business or exercise its powers unless: (1) its articles of org…

§12–204. (a) Except as provided in § 12–208 of this subtitle, each pre–existing authority continues …

§12–205. (a) Articles of organization, if they are not inconsistent with this title, may be adopted …

§12–206. (a) (1) A pre–existing authority may be governed by articles of organization if: (i) the pr…

§12–207. (a) Articles of amendment or restatement of articles of organization of an authority must b…

§12–208. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Consolidation…

§12–301. The required number of commissioners of an authority: (1) for an authority not governed by …

§12–302. (a) The chief elected official shall appoint the required number of commissioners of the au…

§12–303. (a) A commissioner of an authority may not be an employee of the authority. (b) (1) If an a…

§12–304. (a) (1) This subsection applies to authorities for which the Secretary of State approves ar…

§12–305. (a) (1) The chief elected official shall choose as chair a commissioner who is appointed wh…

§12–306. (a) The powers of each authority are vested in the commissioners. (b) A quorum is: (1) thre…

§12–307. With the approval of the legislative body, a commissioner of an authority may receive reaso…

§12–308. (a) (1) An authority may employ: (i) a secretary, who shall serve as executive director; an…

§12–309. (a) Each commissioner, the executive director, and each employee of an authority is: (1) a …

§12–310. (a) Except for bonds purchased before appointment and interests in mutual funds, a commissi…

§12–311. (a) A commissioner of an authority may be removed by the chief elected official in accordan…

§12–312. (a) (1) When a code authority becomes authorized to do business and exercise its powers, th…

§12–401. (a) It is State policy that an authority: (1) shall manage and operate its housing projects…

§12–402. Except for rental units that may be occupied by others under § 12-503(a)(4) of this title, …

§12–403. Except as provided in § 12-506(b)(9) of this title, all housing projects of an authority ar…

§12–404. (a) At least annually, an authority shall file with the custodian of records a financial re…

§12–405. This subtitle does not limit the power of an authority to vest in an obligee the right, if …

§12–501. An authority is a public body corporate and politic that: (1) exercises public and essentia…

§12–502. (a) In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, an authority has the powers set forth in…

§12–503. (a) If authorized under its articles of organization, an authority within its area of opera…

§12–504. (a) An authority may exercise the powers that are granted by this Division II, even if econ…

§12–505. Unless the General Assembly specifically states otherwise, State law on the financing, acqu…

§12–506. (a) Two or more authorities may join or cooperate with one another in the exercise of any p…

§12–507. A State public body may not require changes to be made in a housing project or the manner o…

§12–601. (a) An authority may develop and administer projects to make safe and sanitary housing avai…

§12–602. An authority may: (1) exercise its powers to cooperate with, or act as agent for, the feder…

§12–603. A State public body has the same rights and powers to cooperate with authorities in the dev…

§12–604. Bonds issued by an authority for a project developed or administered under this subtitle ar…

§12–605. (a) This subtitle is an independent authorization for an authority to: (1) develop or admin…

§12–606. An authority may exercise its powers anywhere in the State as an agent or lessee of the fed…

§12–607. (a) The powers conferred under this subtitle are in addition to and do not supplant any oth…

§12–701. (a) An authority may: (1) issue bonds for any of its corporate purposes; (2) issue refundin…

§12–702. (a) Bonds of an authority are issued for an essential public and governmental purpose. (b) …

§12–703. (a) (1) Bonds of an authority shall be authorized by its resolution and may be issued in on…

§12–704. (a) In connection with issuing bonds or incurring obligations under leases, and to secure p…

§12–705. (a) In addition to all other rights that a contract may confer on an obligee of an authorit…

§13–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Annapolis Authority…

§13–102. Title 12 of this article applies to the Annapolis Authority except where it is inconsistent…

§13–103. The Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis is a public body corporate and politic that:…

§13–104. (a) (1) The Annapolis Authority consists of seven Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of A…

§13–105. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the Annapolis Authority’s Commissioners, Executive Direc…

§13–106. The Annapolis Authority may remove the Executive Director by the affirmative vote of at lea…

§13–107. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Annapolis Authority sha…

§13–108. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, unless the action is approved in …

§13–109. (a) The Annapolis Authority shall adopt purchasing provisions that conform to the Code of t…

§13–110. (a) At least 30 days before submission of the proposed annual operating budget to the Unite…

§13–111. (a) Before March 1 of each year, the Annapolis Authority shall submit an audit of its books…

§13–112. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a State public body may not make …

§14–101. Title 12 of this article applies to the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County, formerly…

§14–102. The Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County is a public body corporate and politic that: …

§14–103. (a) The Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County consists of seven Commissioners, appointe…

§15–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Baltimore Authority…

§15–102. Title 12 of this article applies to the Baltimore Authority except where it is inconsistent…

§15–103. The General Assembly finds that: (1) in Baltimore City and in the area of operation of the …

§15–104. The Housing Authority of Baltimore City is a public body corporate and politic that: (1) ex…

§15–105. (a) In addition to the powers listed elsewhere in this Division II and any powers given by …

§15–106. An employee of the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development or of any…

§15–107. A housing project may not be commenced, arranged, contracted for, or carried out in the Cit…

§15–108. (a) In this section, “Baltimore Authority police officer” means a member of the Housing Aut…

§15–109. (a) (1) The Baltimore Authority may recognize and engage in collective bargaining with the …

§16–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commissioner” means…

§16–102. Title 12 of this article applies to the Montgomery Commission except where it is inconsiste…

§16–103. This title applies only to Montgomery County.

§16–104. The General Assembly finds that: (1) there is unsafe and unsanitary housing in the county a…

§16–105. (a) The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, formerly the Housing Authori…

§16–106. (a) (1) The Montgomery Commission consists of seven Commissioners nominated by the County E…

§16–107. (a) Under the powers given elsewhere in this Division II, the Montgomery Commission may pro…

§16–107.1. The Montgomery Commission shall: (1) prepare written minutes of each meeting as soon as p…

§16–108. (a) An individual or family qualifies as a person of eligible income if the individual or f…

§16–109. A substantial part of the housing in a housing project is deemed to be for persons of eligi…

§16–110. (a) By May 1 each year, the Montgomery Commission shall submit its proposed budget to the C…

§16–111. (a) On or before November 30 each year, the Montgomery Commission shall issue a financial r…

§16–112. (a) The County Executive and County Council may require an audit of the books of the Montgo…

§16–113. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Payee” me…

§16–201. (a) Montgomery County may provide by local law for the county’s guarantee of the principal …

§16–202. (a) (1) The Montgomery Commission shall meet the terms and conditions that the county gover…

§16–203. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the bonds authorized to …

§16–204. (a) (1) On determining to issue bonds, the Montgomery Commission shall provide to the Count…

§16–205. (a) The local law implementing this subtitle shall provide procedures for review and approv…

§16–206. (1) After considering the recommendations of the County Executive and holding a public hear…

§16–207. (a) (1) An approval of a bond guarantee by the County Council shall be submitted to the Cou…

§16–208. (a) On request of the Montgomery Commission, the county may allocate by local law a part of…

§16–209. (a) (1) The Montgomery Commission shall provide annually to the county government an audit …

§16–210. A bond stating in substance that it has been issued by the Montgomery Commission to help fi…

§16–211. Montgomery Commission bonds may be sold at a public or private sale in the manner and on th…

§16–301. This subtitle does not apply to: (1) an attorney in the General Counsel’s office; (2) an em…

§16–302. (a) Montgomery Commission employees are divided into two bargaining units: (1) the office/p…

§16–303. (a) (1) The Montgomery Commission shall recognize the right of an employee organization cer…

§16–304. (a) The exclusive representative or representatives and the Montgomery Commission shall app…

§16–305. (a) An employee organization that is certified or that seeks certification as an exclusive …

§16–306. (a) The labor relations administrator shall hold an election for an exclusive representativ…

§16–307. (a) An individual is eligible to vote in an election under this subtitle only if the indivi…

§16–308. (a) The Montgomery Commission and an employee organization certified as exclusive represent…

§16–308.1. An employee organization certified as exclusive representative shall disclose to the empl…

§16–309. (a) If a party considers that a bargaining proposal contravenes the rights and duties of th…

§16–310. (a) (1) If the parties have not reached an agreement on or before December 1 on a collectiv…

§16–310.1. (a) During the term of a collective bargaining agreement: (1) either party may declare an…

§16–311. (a) A mediator panel may be used in collective bargaining when: (1) the Montgomery Commissi…

§16–312. (a) (1) The Montgomery Commission and an employee organization certified as the exclusive r…

§16–313. (a) The Montgomery Commission shall include in its annual proposed operating budget adequat…

§16–314. (a) (1) This subtitle and any agreement made under it do not impair the right and duty of t…

§16–315. (a) An employee organization may not: (1) interfere with, restrain, or coerce any employee …

§16–316. (a) Employees of the Montgomery Commission retain the right to: (1) form, join, or assist a…

§16–317. (a) In this section, “strike” means the action of an employee, in concert with others, to: …

§16–318. (a) It is an unfair labor practice for the Montgomery Commission or an employee organizatio…

§16–319. (a) This section applies to the expression of any personal view, argument, or opinion or th…

§16–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Adversely af…

§16–402. (a) (1) This subtitle applies to a service contract that: (i) is solicited by the Montgomer…

§16–403. Before the Montgomery Commission solicits any service contract under this subtitle, the Exe…

§16–404. (a) The Executive Director may not certify that the Montgomery Commission has complied with…

§16–405. (a) The Montgomery Commission shall provide not less than 60 days’ advance notice and maint…

§16–406. The certified representative of an adversely affected Montgomery Commission employee may su…

§16–407. (a) (1) If the Montgomery Commission fails to comply with any provision of this subtitle an…

§17–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Continuing care fac…

§17–102. Title 12 of this article applies to the Prince George’s Authority and other housing authori…

§17–103. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) there are in Prince George’s County: (i) a shortag…

§17–104. The Housing Authority of Prince George’s County is a public body corporate and politic that…

§17–105. (a) (1) The Prince George’s Authority consists of seven Commissioners nominated by the Coun…

§17–106. The County Executive shall choose the chair of the Prince George’s Authority from among its…

§17–107. (a) In addition to the powers listed elsewhere in this Division II, the Prince George’s Aut…

§18–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board of County Com…

§18–102. Title 12 of this article applies to the Queen Anne’s Authority except where it is inconsist…

§18–103. The Housing Authority of Queen Anne’s County is a public body corporate and politic that: (…

§18–104. (a) This section does not apply if its application would disqualify the State or a county f…

§18–105. (a) Subject to the power of the Board of County Commissioners under § 18-104 of this title,…

§19–101. Title 12 of this article applies to the Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County except where…

§19–102. (a) The Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County is a public body corporate and politic that:…

§20–101. Title 12 of this article applies to Somerset County except where it is inconsistent with th…

§20–102. In Somerset County, members of the council of a municipal corporation may serve as commissi…

§21–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board of County Com…

§21–102. The General Assembly finds that: (1) there are in the area of operation of the Washington A…

§21–103. Title 12 of this article applies to the Washington Authority except where it is inconsisten…

§21–104. The Housing Authority of Washington County is a public body corporate and politic that: (1)…

§21–105. (a) This section does not apply if its application would disqualify the State or a county f…

§21–106. (a) Subject to the power of the Board of County Commissioners under § 21-105 of this title,…

§22–101. Title 12 of this article applies to Indian housing authorities except where it is inconsist…

§22–102. An Indian tribe may establish an authority on approval by ordinance or resolution of the go…

§22–103. (a) An Indian authority may do anything necessary or convenient to participate in any State…

§23–101. This Division II is the Housing Authorities Law.