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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 05.03.07.03" title_num="05" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="07" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Closing Costs.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Closing costs” means costs incurred in connection with purchasing an eligible residence.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Closing costs” include:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Credit report fee;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Appraisal fee;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Home inspection fee;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Survey fee;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Title examination;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>Loan origination fee;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vii)">
          <text>Title insurance fee;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(viii)">
          <text>Homeownership counseling fee;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ix)">
          <text>Application fee;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(x)">
          <text>Attorneys' fees;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(xi)">
          <text>Document preparation fee;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(xii)">
          <text>Recording fees;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(xiii)">
          <text>State and local transfer tax; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(xiv)">
          <text>State recordation tax.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development, a principal department of the State.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Designated neighborhood”' has the meaning stated in Housing and Community Development Article, §§6-301(b) and 6-306(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Eligible employee” means an individual who:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Is employed by an employer approved pursuant to Regulation .05 of this chapter;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Is 18 years old or older;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Has a contract to purchase an eligible residence located in the employer's applicable LNYW area;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Shall hold title to an eligible residence;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Shall make a cash contribution of at least $1,000 toward the cost of the downpayment or closing costs in connection with purchasing an eligible residence; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Meets any additional eligibility requirements imposed by the local jurisdiction or the participating employer and approved by the Department.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Eligible residence” means a dwelling unit that is:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The primary residence of an eligible employee;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Located in the LNYW area of the eligible employee's employer; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A single unit property, including a townhouse or condominium, or is a two to four unit property and the eligible employee occupies one of the units.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Family of limited income” means a household meeting income limits established for this Program by written determination of the Secretary.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Household” means the individual or individuals who occupy or intend to occupy the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Eligible residence, in the case of a single unit property; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Unit in the eligible residence occupied by the eligible employee, in the case of a two to four unit property.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Household income” means 100 percent of the projected annual gross income, based on current rate of income, from all members of the household 18 years old or older including Social Security income, retirement income, pensions, wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, investment and interest income, rental income, disability or unemployment insurance, alimony and support payments, and all other income from any sources, less:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Abnormal expenses of a long-term, unusual nature such as extraordinary unreimbursable medical, rehabilitation, or special education expenses;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Unusual or temporary one-time income items, such as judgments or gifts, as determined by the Department;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Income of a full-time high school or undergraduate college student, unless that individual is to hold title to an eligible residence; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Other income items as may be excluded by the Department.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“LNYW area” means an area that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Is the same as or is a part of the area or areas that lie within the LNYW boundary for the local jurisdiction;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Is designated by an employer that desires to participate in the Program as the area where eligible employees may purchase a home;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Has a relationship to the employer's location that supports the objectives of the Program;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Is approved by the local jurisdiction; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Is approved by the Department.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>“LNYW boundary” means an area or areas within a local jurisdiction that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Coincides with or lies within one or more designated neighborhoods located within the local jurisdiction;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Is approved as the local jurisdiction's LNYW boundary by a resolution of the governing body of the local jurisdiction; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Is approved by the Department.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>“LNYW grant” means the funds granted by the local jurisdiction to the eligible employee under the terms of this chapter, with combined funds from the Department, the local jurisdiction, and the employer.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>“LNYW project” means the Program operated by the local jurisdiction within the LNYW boundary for the local jurisdiction.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>“Local development agency” has the meaning stated in Housing and Community Development Article, §4-201(l), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(14)">
      <text>“Local development corporation” has the meaning stated in Housing and Community Development Article, §4-201(m), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(15)">
      <text>“Local jurisdiction” means either a municipal corporation subject to the provisions of the State Constitution, Article XI-E, or any one of the 23 counties of the State or Baltimore City.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(16)">
      <text>“Nonprofit organization” has the meaning stated in Housing and Community Development Article, §1-101(g), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(17)">
      <text>“Program” means the Live Near Your Work Program.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(18)">
      <text>“Program grant” means the funds granted by the Department to a local jurisdiction to be used for the Department's contribution to LNYW grants.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(19)">
      <text>“Secretary” means the Secretary of Housing and Community Development.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>