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This bill expands the Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program to allow certain nonprofit organizations to administer local rehabilitation programs, which were previously only available to political subdivisions. The bill modifies existing law to define a "local rehabilitation program" as one that uses Program loans and can now be administered by a political subdivision or a nonprofit sponsor. It establishes standards for determining a nonprofit sponsor's capability to administer such programs, including requirements for professional staff size, training, and experience in areas like determining rehabilitation needs, establishing programs, evaluating loan applications, and monitoring loans. The Department of Housing and Community Development will be responsible for certifying nonprofit sponsors' capabilities, providing training and technical assistance, and can continue to originate and administer Program loans if a nonprofit sponsor is unable or unwilling to do so. When allocating funds, the Department will consider factors such as the number of low-income families, rehabilitation needs, and the administrative capability of the potential program administrator. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to expand the reach and flexibility of housing rehabilitation assistance across Maryland.

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