20250321 00435800 1.0 TRUE Communities of Opportunity The Communities of Opportunity designated on the Maryland QAP Comprehensive Opportunity Maps are based on a “Composite Opportunity Index” developed by DHCD. The Composite Opportunity Index uses publicly - available data and is based on three major factors: community health, economic opportunity, and educational opportunity. To be designated a Community of Opportunity, and mapped as such to the Maryland QAP Comprehensive Opportunity Maps, the community must have a Composite Opportunity Index that it is above the statewide average. See Section 3.1 of the Program Guide for more details. https://dhcd.maryland.gov/HousingDevelopment/Documents/rhf/2020Guide.pdf Department of Housing and Community Development, DHCD, Brad Wolters, brad.wolters@maryland.gov