Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County

10400 Detrick Avenue, Kensington, MD, 20895
(240) 627-9400



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About Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) was established in 1974 to better respond to the County’s need for affordable housing. HOC is authorized to acquire, own, lease, and operate housing; to provide for the construction or renovation of housing; obtain financial assistance from any public or private source to assist its housing activities; and arrange for social services, resident services and day care.

HOC has creatively responded to the changes that affect the production of affordable housing. As federal subsidies for public housing were slashed, HOC sought and found other ways to produce affordable housing in the County. Because of this, HOC is considered a national leader in developing affordable housing.

Additional Information

Visit their website at http://www.hocmc.orgy where you will be able to find a listing of all the programs available there, with explanations on how to apply. An application can for found online at http://www.hochousingpath.com to get started on their waiting list.



Mission Statement

The mission of the Housing Opportunities Commission is to provide affordable housing and supportive services that enhance the lives of low- and moderate-income families and individuals throughout Montgomery County, Maryland so that:

-No one in Montgomery County is living in substandard housing;
-We strengthen families and communities as good neighbors;
-We establish an efficient and productive environment that fosters trust, open communication and mutual respect;
-We work with advocates and providers to maintain support for all the work of the Commission.

To achieve this mission, HOC operates as a public housing agency, a housing finance agency and a housing developer.

The Montgomery County government provides funding for the Commission to manage the following service programs:

-Affordable Housing Development: acquires Moderately Priced Dwelling Units (MPDUs) for rental to lower-income families;
-Public Housing Management: maintains community norms and relationships between homeowner associations and public housing residents;
-Services to Residents in Assisted Housing: provides counseling and support services to low-income individuals and families in assisted housing; and
-Housing Resource Service: provides up-to-date information on available housing programs.

Program Summary for Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County

Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County manages several funded programs and has a total of 932 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County administered a total of 7,088 Section 8 Vouchers. Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County is located at 10400 Detrick Avenue, Kensington, MD, 20895 and serves the city of Kensington. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County at, (240) 627-9400 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 19
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 7,088
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 932
Waiting list for the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Montgomery County, MD

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Montgomery County, MD:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $44,100
  • $50,400
  • $56,700
  • $63,000
  • $68,050
  • $73,100
  • $78,150
  • $83,200
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $26,500
  • $30,250
  • $34,050
  • $37,800
  • $40,850
  • $43,850
  • $46,900
  • $49,900
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $55,750
  • $63,700
  • $71,650
  • $79,600
  • $86,000
  • $92,350
  • $98,750
  • $105,100

2017 Fair Market Rents for Montgomery County, MD

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Montgomery County, MD:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$1440 $1513 $1746 $2300 $2855



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Rockville Housing Enterprises Rockville Housing Enterprises Rockville MD 409 341 Open 5.74 Miles Contact
College Park Housing Authority College Park Housing Authority College Park MD 162 N/A Open 8.39 Miles Contact
D.C. Housing Authority D.C. Housing Authority Washington DC 14,564 9,170 Open 9.21 Miles Contact
Arlington County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) Arlington County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) Arlington VA 1,546 N/A Closed 9.62 Miles Contact
Community Connections Community Connections Washington DC 150 N/A Open 10.84 Miles Contact
Glenarden Housing Authority Glenarden Housing Authority Glenarden MD N/A N/A Open 13.27 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
1,553
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Montgomery County Quick Facts

Population: 1,030,447
Persons Per Household: 2.72
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 33.2%
Homeownership Rate: 67.3%
Housing Units: 382,241
Yearly Income Per Person: $49,038
Median Household Income: $98,221