** 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 local jurisdiction, including:
(1) workforce housing; and
(2) low–income housing.