t the Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) we believe that good homes make good communities. HOC is Montgomery County,
Maryland’s housing authority. We provide affordable housing and supportive services for low- and moderate-income families
and individuals throughout the county.
The Housing Opportunities Commission was awarded new funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to undertake construction and maintenance of its stock of public housing properties in Montgomery County. Click the link above to learn more about how HOC is using these funds to stimulate the local economy and improve public housing in our community.
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Both Public Housing Program Waiting List and Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List are now closed.
If you applied for either Public Housing or the Housing Choice Voucher program during the waiting lists openings in 2008, postcards acknowledging receipt of your application were mailed out in late March 2009. If you have questions about your participation in these programs, call: 240-773-9009.
Need housing assistance? Check the status of HOC waiting lists and get information on other programs available in Montgomery County. More...
Below market mortgages and closing cost assistance for 1st time home buyers. More...
Are you already a client of HOC or participating in an HOC administered housing program? Would you like to learn about other services that are available to you? More...
Family Self Sufficiency Program
If you are a landlord who participates in the Housing Choice Voucher program,
or if you would like to find out more about how to partner with HOC, please visit the
Partners section of our website.
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS* |
- Join the free HOC housing news group at Yahoo. Keep track of housing issues in the news and HOC activities. Sign up to be a member of HOC’s new Yahoo News Group. Simply go to Yahoo Groups (groups.yahoo.com) and type “hocdailynews” in the Search box. Follow the instructions to become a member of the group.
- Moderate-priced homes available at
 TheVillageat King Farm, Montgomery County's first Workforce Housing.. For more information visit: www.thevillageatkingfarm.com
- "Break the Barrier to Home Ownership" Closing Cost Assistance Contest from the Affordable Housing Conference...More
- Information About HOC's Waiting Lists for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Public Housing. HOC's waiting lists for the voucher program and public housing are currently closed....More
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 WATCH for the 2010 Census Form to Arrive in Your Mailbox. Between mid-February and April 1, all households will receive a U.S. Census form. HOC encourages everyone to fill out and return the brief form for themselves and their dependents so all can be counted...More
- First "Workforce Housing" Residents Settle Into New Homes in the Village at King Farm; Under new program, Montgomery County/Rockville City government workers receive priority when purchasing affordable homes in Rockville....More
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The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) has developed proposed revisions of its FY 2011 Annual and Five-Year Plans in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998...More
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College Scholarship Opportunities for HOC Residents: The Tony S. Davis Memorial Scholarship will begin accepting applications February 1, 2010. The deadline is May 21, 2010. the Application can be downloaded here.
- The Bernie Scholarship provides funding towards college for high school seniors & other adults (HOC residents only) in need of funding assistance for college. Scholarship. Deadline is March 19, 2010. Application can be downloaded here. Visit the Bernie Scholarship Website for further information: http://www.berniescholarships.org
- Rockville Town Square & Fenestra Apartments Team Up in Gift & Toy Drive to Benefit HOC Children. More
- NEW HOURS AT HOC CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTERS: Effective Monday, November 2, 2009, HOC's two Customer Service Centers (located in Gaithersburg and Silver Spring) will be open Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. only.
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Bethesda Restaurant Made Thanksgiving Day Brighter for Elderly Public Housing Residents, Local Volunteers Helped Serve Dinner on Thanksgiving Day ...More
- The2010 Annual Meeting of the Housing Opportunities Commission will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 4 p.m at the Housing Opportunities Commission, 10400 Detrick Ave., Kensington, MD.
- MetroPointe at Wheaton Metro Named Mixed-Income Project of the Year...More
- New Photo Exhibit in Executive Office Building Features Photos by HOC Resident Youth....more
- New Law Protects Voucher Holders Living in Foreclosed Properties; Federal Register Notice
- Latest edition of HOC's resident newsletter, "Resident Connections"
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Attention Vendors: Montgomery County Inter-Agency Central Vendor Registration System is in production!... More
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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The Housing Opportunities Commission will convene
a Special Session:
Tuesday , January 26, 2010 ...More
The 2010 Annual Meeting of the Housing Opportunities Commission will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 4 p.m. at the Housing Opportunities Commission, 10400 Detrick Ave., Kensington, MD. Agenda
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