§ 4–2205
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Hous. & Cmty. Dev. § 4-2205 (2026)
Title 4. Division of Development Finance
Subtitle 22. Crisis Shelter Home Program for the Homeless
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(a)
A shelter home:
(1)
shall provide clients with a temporary residence and necessary counseling to link clients to appropriate community services to stabilize the clients’ living conditions;
(2)
shall accept, from the police and other referral sources in the community, clients for temporary shelter;
(3)
shall conform to applicable State and local fire codes, health codes, and zoning ordinances; and
(4)
is subject to the regulations adopted by the Department.
(b)
The Department shall:
(1)
establish standards of care and admission policies for shelter homes;
(2)
monitor the operation of the shelter homes; and
(3)
annually evaluate the effectiveness of the shelter homes.
(c)
The Department may contract with private nonprofit organizations to operate the Program.