Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 16-109
This is the official text of Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 16-109, part of Maryland’s Code, Housing and Community Development — governs housing programs and community development.
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§16–109.
Official statutory text
A substantial part of the housing in a housing project is deemed to be for persons of eligible income if:
(1) after financing is provided by the Montgomery Commission, 50% or more of the housing units are occupied first by persons of eligible income;
(2) 20% or more of the housing units are for low-income persons who are assisted or who are eligible to be assisted with federal subsidies; or
(3) the owners of the housing certify to the Montgomery Commission that they will make their best efforts to meet the standard under item (1) or (2) of this section.
(1) after financing is provided by the Montgomery Commission, 50% or more of the housing units are occupied first by persons of eligible income;
(2) 20% or more of the housing units are for low-income persons who are assisted or who are eligible to be assisted with federal subsidies; or
(3) the owners of the housing certify to the Montgomery Commission that they will make their best efforts to meet the standard under item (1) or (2) of this section.
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