Section 6-703 - Eligible programs; 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 affordable housing;(6) development of mixed-use projects that combine housing, retail, and office space;(7) development or enhancement of community open space or public infrastructure;(8) workforce and employment development programs, when associated with other projects listed under this subsection;(9) career and technical education and apprenticeship programs, when associated with other projects listed under this subsection; and(10) 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 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 732,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2019.