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§ 24-1 — Definitions

Baltimore City Code (current through Ord. 26-129 (July 17, 2026); publication of Oct. 18, 2026) · Baltimore City Code, Article 1, § 24-1

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§ 24-1. Definitions.

(a) Homeless. A person shall be considered homeless if: (1) the person has no present possessory interest in a living accommodation and lacks the means necessary to obtain such interest; or (2) the person has a possessory interest in a living accommodation but: (i) the person is unable to secure entry to that accommodation; or (ii) occupation of the accommodation would likely lead to violence from another occupant. (b) Adequate shelter. Adequate shelter is that which to a reasonable degree maintains, protects, and supports human health, is accessible, safe, and sanitary, and has an atmosphere of reasonable dignity.

(Ord. 94-327.)