§ 1–803
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 1-803 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 8. Participation in Federal Projects; Federal Aid
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(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.