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.Added by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 29,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2016.