§ 1-407-1

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) 'Area median income' has the meaning stated in § 4–1801 of the Housing and Community Development Article. (3) 'Low–income housing' means housing that is affordable for a household with an aggregate annual income that is below 60% of the area median income. (4) 'Workforce housing' has the meaning stated in § 4–1801 of the Housing and Community Development Article. (b) A housing element may include goals, objectives, policies, plans, and standards. (c) A housing element shall address the need for affordable housing within the county, including: (1) workforce housing; and (2) low–income housing.