§ 4-1706. Family eligibility

   (a) Qualification. -- A family or individual qualifies as a family of limited income if the income of the family or individual does not exceed the upper income limit that the Secretary establishes.

(b) Factors for setting income limits. -- Factors that the Secretary shall consider in setting the upper income limit under subsection (a) of this section include:

   (1) the total amount of family or individual income deemed available for housing;

   (2) the size of the family;

   (3) the ability of the family or individual to compete successfully in the private housing market;

   (4) the cost and condition of available housing; and

   (5) standards and definitions under related federal and State housing programs.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 83B, § 2-1502(c); 2005, ch. 26, § 2.