§ 1-407.1. Housing element. (Section effective June 1, 2020.)

MD Land Use Code § 1-407.1 (2019) (N/A)
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** TAKES EFFECT JUNE 1, 2020 PER CHAPTERS 713 AND 714 OF 2019 **

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2)    “Area median income” has the meaning stated in § 4–1801 of the Housing and Community Development Article.

(3)    “Low–income housing” means housing that is affordable for a household with an aggregate annual income that is below 60% of the area median income.

(4)    “Workforce housing” has the meaning stated in § 4–1801 of the Housing and Community Development Article.

(b)    A housing element may include goals, objectives, policies, plans, and standards.

(c)    A housing element shall address the need for affordable housing within the county, including:

(1)    workforce housing; and

(2)    low–income housing.