Part IV – Standards for Affordable Units

must be complementary to the market rate units in the same project as to their exterior appearance;

must be comparable to the market rate units in the same project as to:

may vary in size and finish, consistent with standards set forth in the Commissioner’s rules and regulations.

The affordable units required by this subtitle must be dispersed throughout the residential project.

The affordable units required by this subtitle must be constructed and completed in the same time frame as the market rate units of the project.

The mix of affordable units required by this subtitle must be at the same ratio as the offerings for the building as a whole.

If a building offers different price points for units with identical numbers of bedrooms and bathrooms, the inclusionary unit must be for the floor plan with the lowest monthly rent.

No penthouse units will be included in the count of affordable units.

The City or designated housing providers may enter master lease agreements to manage affordable units developed to comply with § 2B-21(b)(2) {“Inclusionary requirements.”} of this article.

The Commissioner may designate housing providers to manage and rent affordable units in accordance with the regulations and procedures adopted by the Commissioner.