# Housing and Community Development (GHS)

## Title 16. Montgomery County

### Subtitle 1. Definitions; Organization and Administration of Montgomery Commission

#### Section 16-109

A substantial part of the housing in a housing project is deemed to be for persons of eligible income if:

(1) after financing is provided by the Montgomery Commission, 50% or more of the housing units are occupied first by persons of eligible income;

(2) 20% or more of the housing units are for low-income persons who are assisted or who are eligible to be assisted with federal subsidies; or

(3) the owners of the housing certify to the Montgomery Commission that they will make their best efforts to meet the standard under item (1) or (2) of this section.

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Md. Code Ann., Hous. & Cmty. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)