City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 2A-1. Definitions.

(a) In general.

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) Commissioner.

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Housing and Community Development or the Commissioner's designee.

(c) Developer.

"Developer" means any person, firm, partnership, association, joint venture, corporation, or other for-profit or not-for-profit entity or combination of entities that develops or owns residential real estate.

(d) Eligible household.

"Eligible household" means a household with an aggregate annual income of less than or equal to 150% of the median area income, adjusted for household size, as published and annually updated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

(e) Eligible property.

"Eligible property" means any structure or lot in Baltimore City that meets or, on completion of renovation or construction, will meet the requirements for dwellings set forth in the City Zoning Code Article and the City Building, Fire, and Related Codes Article.

(f) Neighborhood.

"Neighborhood" means an area delineated by a commonly accepted boundary, as determined by the Director of Planning.

(g) Program.

"Program" means the Baltimore Affordable Housing Program established under this subtitle.