§ 14-8 Vouchers.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 14-8 (2026)
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(a)“Public assistance” defined.
In this section, “public assistance” means money, property, food stamps, or other assistance that is provided under a need-based social or nutritional program that is:
(1)
financed wholly or partly by the State; and
(2)
administered by the State or Baltimore City.
(b)Voucher eligibility.
To be eligible for a voucher under this section, a property owner or lessee shall:
(i)
submit an application to the Director in the form that the Director requires; and
(ii)
provide the Director with proof of receipt of public assistance.
(c)Voucher distribution.
(1)In general.
After a determination that an applicant is eligible under this section, the Director shall distribute a voucher to the applicant for the purchase and installation of 1 security camera system.
(2)Value.
A voucher under this section may not exceed the amount for a rebate claim under <cite data-path="|5|§14-6">§ 14-6 {“Rebate amount”} of this subtitle</cite>.
(3)Availability.
Availability of vouchers is subject to the appropriation of funds in accordance with <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter">the City Charter</cite>.
(4)Priority.
The Director may prioritize the distribution of vouchers based on whether the applicant’s property is located in an area with a high number of incidents of violent crime as determined through consultation with the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice.
History: Ord. 20-355