§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.