(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 mixed–use projects that combine housing, retail, and office space;
(6) development or enhancement of community open space or public infrastructure;
(7) workforce and employment development programs; and
(8) 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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Housing and Community Development
Division I - Housing and Community Programs
Title 6 - Division of Neighborhood Revitalization
Subtitle 5 - Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program
Section 6-502 - Program Established
Section 6-503 - Use of Program Funds
Section 6-504 - Eligible Organizatons
Section 6-505 - Application Process
Section 6-506 - Application Review Process; Financial Assistance to Applicants
Section 6-507 - Financial Assistance Program Agreement
Section 6-508 - Implementation of Program
Section 6-510 - Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund