# § 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.

## § 14-8 Vouchers.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 14-8 (2026)

(a) 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) 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)

  (1) 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) 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 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) 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*