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.
