Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 9–401

The Secretary shall establish upper income limits for limited income households, taking into consideration factors that include:

(1) the total income of the household available for housing needs;

(2) the size of the household;

(3) the cost and condition of housing facilities;

(4) the ability of the household to compete successfully in the conventional private housing market; and

(5) relevant standards and definitions established for federal housing programs.