Housing element. (Section effective June 1, 2020.)

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    ** TAKES EFFECT JUNE 1, 2020 PER CHAPTERS 713 AND 714 OF 2019 **

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2)    “Area median income” has the meaning stated in § 4–1801 of the Housing and Community Development Article.

        (3)    “Low–income housing” means housing that is affordable for a household with an aggregate annual income that is below 60% of the area median income.

        (4)    “Workforce housing” has the meaning stated in § 4–1801 of the Housing and Community Development Article.

    (b)    A housing element may include goals, objectives, policies, plans, and standards.

    (c)    A housing element shall address the need for affordable housing within the local jurisdiction, including:

        (1)    workforce housing; and

        (2)    low–income housing.


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