Maryland § 4-1708
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-1708, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-1708.
(a) The Department may award a technical assistance grant to a political subdivision or nonprofit organization to help families of limited income that are owner–builders or self–help rehabilitators.
(b) A technical assistance grant under this section shall be used to:
(1) help, train, and supervise owner–builders and self–help rehabilitators in self–help construction activities and techniques;
(2) help in project development, including:
(i) preparing plans for self–help housing;
(ii) preparing contracts for professional services;
(iii) applying for financing;
(iv) packaging applications for assistance;
(v) preparing subdivision maps;
(vi) reviewing engineering plans and specifications for construction and rehabilitation projects; and
(vii) complying with the requirements of political subdivisions and funding entities; and
(3) pay the administrative costs of providing technical assistance for the activity that the Department finances.
(c) A technical assistance grant may not be:
(1) used to purchase land, materials, tools, or construction equipment or to pay for construction costs; or
(2) awarded for a project of fewer than six dwellings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-1708
What does Maryland Code § 4-1708 cover?
Section 4-1708 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 4-1708?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 4-1708 apply to my situation?
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