§4–1206.

    A household qualifies as a household of lower income:

        (1)    for initial occupancy, if the gross annual income of the household does not exceed:

            (i)    50% of the statewide median income for a household of like size; or

            (ii)    a lower income level that the Secretary establishes for a particular partnership project or for a unit of partnership rental housing to be occupied by one or more individuals with disabilities or special needs; and

        (2)    for continuing occupancy, if the gross annual income for the household does not exceed the greater of:

            (i)    an income level that the Secretary establishes; and

            (ii)    an applicable federal requirement.