# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions

### Subtitle 8. Participation in Federal Projects; Federal Aid

#### Section 1-801

(a)

  (1) In this section, "federal project" means any federal work, improvement, or project.

  (2) "Federal project" includes:

    (i) dredging projects;

    (ii) flood control projects; and

    (iii) other federal river, harbor, and navigation works and improvements.

(b) This section applies to the following governmental entities:

  (1) counties;

  (2) municipalities;

  (3) public corporations;

  (4) special districts; and

  (5) any other political subdivisions.

(c) A governmental entity may:

  (1) assist the United States or a federal agency in constructing, financing, maintaining, using, or operating a federal project, including agreeing to terms of local cooperation required by the United States or a federal agency;

  (2) enter into a contract with the United States or a federal agency, in the form required by the United States or federal agency, obligating the governmental entity to:

    (i) construct, finance, maintain, use, or operate a federal project; or

    (ii) arrange, contract for, or supervise the construction, financing, maintenance, use, or operation of a federal project;

  (3) appropriate or obligate money and obtain private loans or financing to pay for its share of the cost of a federal project;

  (4) accept and use federal grants or loans to assist in the construction, financing, maintenance, use, or operation of a federal project;

  (5) purchase or, in accordance with Title 12 of the Real Property Article, condemn land and interests in land necessary for a federal project and transfer any interest in that land to the United States or a federal agency; and

  (6) enter property and waters to conduct surveys, soundings, and examinations in furtherance of a federal project.

#### Section 1-802

For the purpose of constructing, financing, maintaining, using, or operating a watershed project, a county or municipality may enter into a contract, including an obligation of repayment under applicable federal public works and economic development programs under 42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 3161 and 3162, with:

(1) the United States or a federal agency;

(2) a public drainage association;

(3) a public watershed association; or

(4) any person or other governmental entity.

#### Section 1-803

(a)

  (1) Regardless of whether a county or municipality has established a housing authority under the Housing Authorities Law in Division II of the Housing and Community Development Article, the powers conferred by this section:

    (i) are in addition to all other powers of a county or municipality; and

    (ii) may be exercised directly by a county or municipality or as otherwise provided by the governing body of the county or municipality.

  (2) This section does not affect any powers conferred on a housing authority, county, or municipality by the Housing Authorities Law in Division II of the Housing and Community Development Article.

(b) A county or municipality may participate in federal lower-income housing assistance programs and for this purpose may:

  (1) enter into contracts with the United States or a federal agency;

  (2) accept and expend assistance payments related to existing, newly constructed, or substantially rehabilitated housing;

  (3) act as a public housing agency as defined in federal law; and

  (4) do all things necessary or convenient to participate in the program.

#### Section 1-804

(a) After consultation with the Department of Budget and Management, the Secretary of Planning shall adopt regulations that require a county or municipality to submit information, as required in this section, on federal aid, including grants, instructional contracts, loans, research contracts, and other assistance.

(b)

  (1) Every 6 months, a county or municipality shall submit a summary notice to the Department of Planning if, during the 6-month period that the notice covers, the county or municipality received an award of federal aid in the form of an instructional contract, an instructional grant, a research contract, or a research grant.

  (2) The summary notice shall state the amount of the award.

(c)

  (1) This subsection does not apply to an instructional contract, an instructional grant, a research contract, or a research grant.

  (2) Within 30 days after a county or municipality receives an award of federal aid, the county or municipality shall submit to the Department of Planning a summary notice that states:

    (i) the amount of the award; and

    (ii) if the award is conditioned on matching funds:

      (1) the amount of those funds;

      (2) the source of those funds; and

      (3) the period for which those funds are required.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)