The Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) is Montgomery County, Maryland's housing authority, dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions since its establishment in 1974. HOC manages public housing properties, administers Housing Choice Voucher programs, develops new affordable housing, and offers homeownership assistance to help low- and moderate-income residents secure safe, quality housing. The organization serves thousands of families through rental assistance, property management, and supportive services.
Beyond housing, HOC creates pathways to homeownership through mortgage programs, down payment assistance, and financial education. Their Resident Services Department coordinates vital programs like family self-sufficiency initiatives, the Fatherhood Initiative, and senior nutrition services, recognizing that stable housing is the foundation for thriving communities. As HOC approaches its 50th anniversary, it continues innovating with new financing models and development projects to address Montgomery County's evolving affordable housing needs.
