(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 affordable housing;
(6) development of mixed–use projects that combine housing, retail, and office space;
(7) development or enhancement of community open space or public infrastructure;
(8) workforce and employment development programs, when associated with other projects listed under this subsection;
(9) career and technical education and apprenticeship programs, when associated with other projects listed under this subsection; and
(10) 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 7 - National Capital Strategic Economic Development Program
Section 6-702 - Program Established
Section 6-703 - Eligible Programs; Use of Program Funds
Section 6-704 - Eligibility to Apply for Program Funds
Section 6-705 - Application Process
Section 6-706 - Review and Approval
Section 6-707 - Financial Assistance Program Agreements
Section 6-708 - Powers of Department
Section 6-710 - National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund