(a) In this section, “county” means:
(1) Anne Arundel County;
(2) Frederick County;
(3) Howard County;
(4) Montgomery County; and
(5) Prince George’s County.
(b) Instead of a property tax credit, the governing body of a county may provide, by law, a grant to any eligible elderly or disabled renter.
(c) The governing body of a county may establish any qualification for the grant, including an income limit.
(d) The governing body of a county shall fund the grant from the appropriate county source.
(e) This section may not be construed to deny the governing body of a county the power to alter, amend, or repeal any law adopted under this section.