Code of Maryland Regulations Title 05 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Here’s a comprehensive overview of COMAR Title 05 – Department of Housing and Community Development (Maryland):
📘 Structure & Subtitles
Title 05 is organized into 23 subtitles covering the Department’s full scope of operations (law.cornell.edu):
| Subtitle | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| 05.01 | General Provisions (e.g., rulemaking, petitions) |
| 05.02 | Building & Material Codes |
| 05.03 | Homeownership Programs |
| 05.04 | Special Loan Programs |
| 05.05 | Rental Housing Programs |
| 05.06 | Housing Insurance |
| 05.07 | Community Assistance Programs |
| 05.08 | Historical/Cultural Programs |
| 05.09 | Infrastructure Programs |
| 05.10 | Assisted Housing Preservation |
| 05.11 | Demonstration Programs |
| 05.12 | Federal Housing Programs |
| 05.13 | Neighborhood Business Development |
| 05.14 | Neighborhood/Community Assistance |
| 05.15 | State Action Loans for Targeted Areas |
| 05.16 | Maryland Building Rehabilitation Code |
| 05.17 | Community Legacy |
| 05.18 | Self‑Help Technical Assistance |
| 05.19 | Homebuyer Education & Counseling |
| 05.20 | Revitalization Programs |
| 05.21 | Homelessness Solutions |
| 05.22 | Tenant's Exclusive Negotiation Period & Right of First Refusal |
| 05.23 | Public Health Impact Assessments |
🔎 Notable Chapters & Highlights
Subtitle 05.01 – General Provisions
Includes standard administrative processes such as petitions for declaratory rulings (Ch. 05.01.03), implemented since November 14, 1988 (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
Subtitle 05.22 – Tenant's Rights
A new Subtitle enacted in 2024 relating to tenants' rights:
Defines a tenant’s exclusive negotiation period and right of first refusal when a landlord decides to sell.
Sets notice delivery methods, required forms (Appendices A, B, C), definitions of “commercially reasonable terms,” and reporting duties to the Department’s Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs (mgaleg.maryland.gov).
Subtitle 05.20 – Revitalization Programs
Recently amended (published Dec 13, 2024) to broaden the Business Façade Improvement Program, allowing community development organizations to receive grants and to inject an initial $5 million in funding next fiscal year (mgaleg.maryland.gov).
✅ Summary
23 subtitles span from general provisions to targeted programs like building rehab, assisted housing, and public health.
Newly active tenant rights rules (Subtitle 22) require landlords to notify and negotiate with tenants before third-party property sale.
Recent updates include expansion of façade improvement grants targeting sustainable communities, backed by a multi-million-dollar budget.
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