# Housing and Community Development (GHS)

## Title 4. Division of Development Finance

### Subtitle 21. Interagency Council on Homelessness

#### Section 4-2107

The Council shall: 

(1) coordinate State policy and working relationships among State, local, and nonprofit agencies concerning efforts to remedy and prevent homelessness;

(2) coordinate data sharing between local Continuums of Care;

(3) coordinate outreach to each Continuum of Care to develop joint strategies that impact State and federal funding efforts to remedy and prevent homelessness;

(4) determine comprehensive and effective collaborative strategies and best practices for remediation and prevention of homelessness in the State, in particular addressing the differing needs of the State's geographic areas;

(5) review and analyze the need for and availability of affordable and accessible housing resources to address the needs of homeless individuals throughout the State;

(6) recommend changes necessary to alleviate or prevent homelessness, including making recommendations annually to the General Assembly, in accordance with Sec. 2-1257 of the State Government Article, and appropriate State agencies and organizations regarding effective policies, effective distribution of resources, and access to available services and programs;

(7) identify supportive services for special populations, including veterans, youth, families, and individuals with behavioral health problems;

(8) disseminate information and educate the public about the prevalence and causes of and responses to homelessness;

(9) solicit input from the advocacy community, the business community, the faith community, and consumers regarding policy and program development; and

(10) determine best practices and models for providing emergency shelter and shelter diversion, including ensuring the health, safety, and security of shelter residents, providing client-centered and trauma-informed support services, and ensuring equal access to protected classes under applicable federal, State, and local civil rights laws.

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