# Housing and Community Development (GHS)

## Title 6. Division of Neighborhood Revitalization

### Subtitle 7. National Capital Strategic Economic Development Program

#### Section 6-703

(a) The community enhancement projects eligible to receive Program funds include:

  (1) down payment assistance for homebuyers to purchase and rehabilitate homes;

  (2) programs to acquire or rehabilitate vacant or blighted properties;

  (3) programs to improve existing residential and business properties;

  (4) programs to achieve energy efficiency through weatherization and energy retrofits;

  (5) development of affordable housing;

  (6) development of mixed-use projects that combine housing, retail, and office space;

  (7) development or enhancement of community open space or public infrastructure;

  (8) workforce and employment development programs, when associated with other projects listed under this subsection;

  (9) career and technical education and apprenticeship programs, when associated with other projects listed under this subsection; and

  (10) strategic demolition.

(b) Program funds may be used for operating costs necessary to implement a community enhancement project.

(c) The Secretary may establish additional community enhancement projects eligible to receive Program funds.

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