Section 21-105 – Actions Required of County Commissioners
(a) This section does not apply if its application would disqualify the State or a county from receiving federal money. (b) (1) The Board of County Commissioners shall: (i) adopt policies, regulations, or amendments that are necessary to implement: 1. federally or State assisted housing programs; and 2. locally funded housing programs undertaken in accordance with this Division II; (ii) review and […]
Section 21-106 – Powers of Washington Authority
(a) Subject to the power of the Board of County Commissioners under § 21-105 of this title, the Washington Authority, in addition to the powers listed in this Division II and provided by local law, may: (1) make mortgage loans; (2) make rent subsidy payments to or for persons of eligible income; (3) make construction loans and long-term mortgage […]
Section 21-103 – Applicability of Title 12
Title 12 of this article applies to the Washington Authority except where it is inconsistent with this title.
Section 21-104 – Housing Authority of Washington County Established
The Housing Authority of Washington County is a public body corporate and politic that: (1) exercises public and essential governmental functions; and (2) has all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this Division II.
Section 21-102 – Findings
The General Assembly finds that: (1) there are in the area of operation of the Washington Authority unsafe and unsanitary housing and a shortage of safe and sanitary housing for persons of eligible income; (2) these conditions cause too much public money to be spent for crime prevention and punishment, public health and safety, fire and accident […]