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MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Housing and Community Development|Division I - Housing and Community Programs|Title 6 - Division of Neighborhood Revitalization|Subtitle 4 - Neighborhood and Community Assistance Program|Section 6-403 - Purposes of Program

    The purposes of the Neighborhood and Community Assistance Program are to:        (1)    help nonprofit organizations to carry out approved projects in priority funding areas;        (2)    encourage business entities and individuals to invest in priority funding areas; and        (3)    strengthen partnerships between public and private entities.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Housing and Community Development|Division I - Housing and Community Programs|Title 6 - Division of Neighborhood Revitalization|Subtitle 4 - Neighborhood and Community Assistance Program|Section 6-404 - Tax Credits

    (a)    (1)    For a contribution worth $500 or more in goods, money, or real property to an approved project, a business entity or an individual is entitled to a tax credit in the amount determined under subsection (b) of this section.        (2)    No part of a tax credit under this section may be taken more than once.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the credit allowed to a business entity or an individual under this section equals 50% of the amount of contributions:            (i)    that the Department approves under subsection (c) of this section; and            (ii)    that were made during the taxable year for which the credit is claimed.        (2)    The credit allowed under this section for any taxable year may not exceed the lesser of:            (i)    $250,000; and            (ii)    the total amount of tax otherwise payable by the business entity or individual for the taxable year.        (3)    Any excess credit that would be allowed but for the limits of paragraph (2) of this subsection may be carried over and applied as a credit for up to 5 taxable years after the taxable year in which the contribution was made, until the full amount of the excess is used.    (c)    (1)    To qualify for a credit for a contribution under this section, before making a contribution, a business entity or an individual shall apply for and receive approval of the contribution from the Department.        (2)    Each application for approval of a contribution shall contain:            (i)    the name of the approved project to which the contribution will be made;            (ii)    the amount of the contribution; and            (iii)    a certification by an independent and unrelated third party as to the value of any nonmonetary contribution included or, for new goods, an invoice or receipt certifying the contribution’s net cost to the business entity or individual.        (3)    The Department may not approve an application if it determines that:            (i)    the maximum amount of contributions eligible for a tax credit for the project for the fiscal year will be exceeded by the sum of:                1.    the amount of the proposed contribution; and                2.    the total amount of contributions previously approved for that project for the fiscal year; or            (ii)    the applicant has overstated the value of a nonmonetary contribution.        (4)    On or before January 31 of each year, the Department shall report to the Department of Assessments and Taxation, the Comptroller, and the Maryland Insurance Administration the contributions that the Department has approved under this section in the preceding calendar year.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Housing and Community Development|Division I - Housing and Community Programs|Title 6 - Division of Neighborhood Revitalization|Subtitle 4 - Neighborhood and Community Assistance Program|Section 6-406 - Regulations

    The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-501 (2021)
2021 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 6-501 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Community development financial institution” has the meaning stated in 12 U.S.C. § 4702.    (c)    “Community development organization” means an entity that meets the requirements set forth under § 6–504(a) of this subtitle.    (d)    (1)    “Financial assistance” means a grant, a loan, or an investment provided under this subtitle.        (2)    “Financial assistance” includes:            (i)    an assurance;            (ii)    a guarantee;            (iii)    a prepayment of interest on a subordinate or superior loan or portion of a loan;            (iv)    a reduction in the principal obligation of or rate of interest payable on a loan or a portion of a loan; and            (v)    any other form of credit enhancement.    (e)    “Program” means the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program.    (f)    “Sustainable community” means an area designated as a sustainable community under § 6–205 of this title.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-502 (2021)
2021 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

    (a)    There is a Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program.    (b)    The Department shall administer the Program.    (c)    The purpose of the Program is to:        (1)    provide strategic investment in local housing and businesses to encourage healthy, sustainable communities with a growing tax base and enhanced quality of life; and        (2)    focus on areas where modest investment and coordinated strategies will have an appreciable neighborhood revitalization impact.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-503 (2021)
2021 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 6-503 - Use of Program Funds

    (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.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-504 (2021)
2021 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 6-504 - Eligible Organizatons

    (a)    A corporation, a foundation, or any other legal entity is a community development organization eligible to apply for Program funds if:        (1)    the purpose of the organization is to implement a clear revitalization strategy in a neighborhood or set of neighborhoods within Baltimore City or the inner–beltway communities of Baltimore County or Anne Arundel County; and        (2)    no part of the organization’s net earnings inures to the benefit of a private shareholder or an individual holding an interest in the entity.    (b)    The community development organization’s application must contain a neighborhood revitalization plan that includes community enhancement projects located within a sustainable community.    (c)    A community development organization may apply with another community development organization or with a community development financial institution that has the capacity and experience to assist in the financing of real estate projects within the community.    (d)    The community enhancement projects for which a community development organization applies for Program funds may be located in more than one political subdivision.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-505 (2021)
2021 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 6-505 - Application Process

    (a)    (1)    A community development organization may apply to the Department to receive Program funds for community enhancement projects.        (2)    The Department shall establish the application process.        (3)    The application shall contain:            (i)    the neighborhood revitalization plan;            (ii)    a description of each community enhancement project;            (iii)    organizational documents for the community development organization; and            (iv)    any other information the Department requires.    (b)    (1)    The Department, by regulation, shall establish a quantitative system to evaluate each application.        (2)    The quantitative evaluation system shall evaluate each application based on:            (i)    the neighborhood revitalization plan and how the plan relates to the goals outlined in the community’s larger sustainable communities plan;            (ii)    the description of the community conditions and the appropriateness of outlined strategies to address those conditions;            (iii)    the ability of each proposed community enhancement project to address identified challenges within the community; and            (iv)    the capacity and experience of the applicant and the applicant’s partners to complete the proposals and leverage additional financing.    (c)    The Department may give additional consideration to applications that include:        (1)    opportunities that promote compact redevelopment and connect housing and job opportunities with transportation options;        (2)    activities in specially designated districts that encourage residential reinvestment that reinforces the success of the businesses in the districts;        (3)    community enhancement projects that encourage or incorporate elements that address environmental responsibility and stewardship into the site and project development, design, and construction;        (4)    community enhancement projects that incorporate additional State and local revitalization and smart growth programs and financing tools;        (5)    capital investments and business practices that incorporate inclusionary hiring practices that increase local workforce opportunities; and        (6)    projects whose purpose is to identify for acquisition, acquire, develop, or promote the development of vacant or blighted properties.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-506 (2021)
2021 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 6-506 - Application Review Process; Financial Assistance to Applicants

    (a)    The Department shall:        (1)    review each application submitted under § 6–505 of this subtitle and may request additional information from the applicant;        (2)    accept public input on each application; and        (3)    consider the recommendation of any State unit.    (b)    (1)    The Department may not approve an application until the Department has provided written notice and a reasonable opportunity to comment to the political subdivision where the proposed community enhancement project is located.        (2)    If the application affects a neighborhood entirely within a municipal corporation, the Department must provide notice and a reasonable opportunity to comment to the municipal corporation and not the surrounding county.        (3)    If an application affects a neighborhood within more than one political subdivision, the Department must provide notice and a reasonable opportunity to comment to each political subdivision.    (c)    The Secretary shall award financial assistance to an applicant:        (1)    in the amount and of the type that the Secretary determines; and        (2)    under the terms of a Program agreement.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-507 (2021)
2021 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 6-507 - Financial Assistance Program Agreement

    (a)    The Department and a recipient of financial assistance from the Program shall execute a Program agreement.    (b)    The recipient of financial assistance from the Program shall comply with the terms of the Program agreement.    (c)    The Program agreement may not allow for more than 40% of the total financial assistance that the Program provides to be used for operating expenditures.    (d)    The Department may exercise any remedy provided under the Program agreement or by law if the recipient of financial assistance from the Program:        (1)    violates any provision of the agreement; or        (2)    ceases to meet any requirement of this subtitle.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-508 (2021)
2021 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 6-508 - Implementation of Program

    (a)    The Department has the powers necessary to implement the Program.    (b)    (1)    The Department may determine the terms and conditions or establish time limits for the use of financial assistance awarded under this subtitle.        (2)    The financial assistance awarded under this subtitle may be secured by a mortgage, a lien, or any other security interest that is superior to or subordinate to other mortgages, liens, or other security interests.    (c)    (1)    The Department may enforce the terms and conditions of the financial assistance awarded under this subtitle.        (2)    If any financial assistance awarded under this subtitle is secured by a first or subordinate mortgage or other lien, the Department may:            (i)    begin an action to protect or enforce any right given by law, contract, or other agreement;            (ii)    foreclose on property;            (iii)    purchase property at any foreclosure or other sale, or acquire or take possession of the property through conveyance in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise, and convey property after acquiring it;            (iv)    settle or compromise any debt or obligation owed to the Department;            (v)    pay the principal of and interest on any obligation incurred in connection with the property and dispose of or otherwise deal with the property to protect the interests of the Program; or            (vi)    release or sell any mortgage, obligation, or property that the Department holds at public or private sale, with or without public bidding.    (d)    (1)    The Department may contract with any person or governmental unit for property or services necessary to operate the Program.        (2)    The Department may contract for and accept any grant, contribution, or loan of money, property, or other aid from the federal government and may do all things consistent with this subtitle to qualify for the aid.    (e)    In connection with any loans that the Department makes, the Department may:        (1)    require and obtain appraisals, credit information, and other pertinent information; and        (2)    charge interest.    (f)    The Department may consent to the modification of any provision of a Program agreement if the modification is in the best interest of the Program.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-509 (2021)
2021 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 6-509 - Reports

    (a)    The recipient of financial assistance from the Program shall submit to the Department quarterly progress reports on the development of a community enhancement project.    (b)    (1)    On or before October 31 each year, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.        (2)    The report shall include, for the previous fiscal year:            (i)    the number of applications received;            (ii)    the number and location of community enhancement projects;            (iii)    the financial status of the Program, including the amount and types of financial assistance encumbered and disbursed; and            (iv)    a summary of the quarterly reports submitted under subsection (a) of this section.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-510 (2021)
2021 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 6-510 - Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund

    (a)    In this section, “Fund” means the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund.    (b)    There is a Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative Program Fund.    (c)    The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial assistance under the Program.    (d)    The Secretary shall administer the Fund.    (e)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (f)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;        (2)    earnings from the investment of money in the Fund;        (3)    repayments of financial assistance provided by the Program;        (4)    interest earnings of the Fund; and        (5)    any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (g)    The Fund may be used only for providing financial assistance under the Program.    (h)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.        (2)    Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.    (i)    Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.    (j)    (1)    For fiscal year 2019, the Governor shall include in the budget bill or the capital budget bill an appropriation to the Fund in the amount of $8,000,000.        (2)    For fiscal years 2020 through 2022, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill or the capital budget bill an appropriation for the Fund in the amount of $12,000,000.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Housing and Community Development|Division I - Housing and Community Programs|Title 6 - Division of Neighborhood Revitalization|Subtitle 6 - Community Development Program Act|Section 6-601 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Community Development Board.    (c)    “Fund” means the Community Development Fund.    (d)    “Program” means the Community Development Program.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Housing and Community Development|Division I - Housing and Community Programs|Title 6 - Division of Neighborhood Revitalization|Subtitle 6 - Community Development Program Act|Section 6-602 - Program Established; Purpose

    (a)    There is a Community Development Program in the Department.    (b)    The purpose of the Program is to provide financial assistance for community development projects and community development organizations around the State.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Housing and Community Development|Division I - Housing and Community Programs|Title 6 - Division of Neighborhood Revitalization|Subtitle 6 - Community Development Program Act|Section 6-603 - Duties of Department

    The Department shall:        (1)    administer the Program; and        (2)    adopt regulations to carry out the Program.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Housing and Community Development|Division I - Housing and Community Programs|Title 6 - Division of Neighborhood Revitalization|Subtitle 6 - Community Development Program Act|Section 6-604 - Community Development Board

    (a)    There is a Community Development Board in the Program.    (b)    The Board consists of the following members:        (1)    the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee; and        (2)    the following members, appointed by the Governor, in consultation with the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House:            (i)    one representative of the Community Development Network of Maryland;            (ii)    one representative of the small business community;            (iii)    one representative of the nonprofit development community;            (iv)    one representative of the for–profit development community;            (v)    one representative involved with rural community development;            (vi)    one representative involved with suburban community development; and            (vii)    one representative involved with urban community development.    (c)    The Secretary shall designate the chair of the Board.    (d)    (1)    The term of a member may not exceed 3 years.        (2)    A member may be reappointed.    (e)    Service as a member is not a State office or State employment for purposes of any prohibition against holding two public positions.
MD. Housing and Community Development Code Ann. §  6-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Housing and Community Development|Division I - Housing and Community Programs|Title 6 - Division of Neighborhood Revitalization|Subtitle 6 - Community Development Program Act|Section 6-605 - Duties

    The Board shall:        (1)    make recommendations on how the Fund is to be used;        (2)    provide a period of at least 30 days for public comment on the recommendations; and        (3)    report on or before December 31 each year on the activities of the Fund and make any recommendations regarding the Fund to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.