# Housing and Community Development (GHS)

## Title 4. Division of Development Finance

### Subtitle 2. Community Development Administration

#### Section 4-212

(a) In establishing the upper income limits for a family of limited income, the Secretary shall consider factors including:

  (1) the income of the family available for housing;

  (2) the size of the family;

  (3) the cost and condition of available housing;

  (4) the ability of the family to compete in the private housing market; and

  (5) standards and definitions established for federal housing programs.

(b) The limits established under subsection (a) of this section may vary for different:

  (1) types of housing;

  (2) programs of the Administration; and

  (3) areas of the State.

(c) A limit established under subsection (a) of this section may be supplemented for a particular project.

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