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Vote for Your RAB Representative

Electronic and in-person voting to elect candidates to serve on the HOC Resident Advisory Board will take place Aug. 18 and 19, 2026. Prepare to cast your ballot by reviewing the biographical information prepared by and provided by each candidate on the Resident Advisory Board Candidate Information page.

RAB Seats

The RAB consists of nine seats. The nine seats shall have no limitation on the number of consecutive terms that each member may serve. All seats on the RAB shall be for a term of three years.

  • Three Tenant-Based Voucher (TBV) Program Seats — only residents participating in the TBV Program are eligible to hold a TBV Program Seat on the RAB.
  • One Supportive Housing (SH) Program Seat — only residents participating in the SH Program are eligible to hold a SH Program Seat on the RAB.
  • One Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program Seat — only residents participating in the PBV Program are eligible to hold a PBV Program Seat on the RAB.
  • One Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program Seat — only residents participating in the LIHTC Program are eligible to hold the LIHTC Program Seat on the RAB.
  • Three Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) Program Seats — only residents participating in the PBRA Program are eligible to hold a PBRA Program Seat on the RAB.

RAB Eligibility

To be eligible for RAB, a resident must be in full compliance with his/her respective housing lease and/or the requirements of the housing program in which he/she is participates (e.g., Tenant-Based Voucher Program, Project-Based Voucher Program, Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, etc.). Additionally, residents must also be the head of household or at least 18 years of age and named on the lease for the unit in which they reside.

  • Only residents participating in the Tenant-Based Voucher (TBV)are eligible to hold a TBV Program Seat on the RAB.
  • Only residents participating in the Supportive Housing (SH) Program are eligible to hold a SH Program Seat on the RAB.
  • Only residents participating in the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) are eligible to hold a PBV Program Seat on the RAB.
  • Only residents participating in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program are eligible to hold the LIHTC Program Seat on the RAB.
  • Only residents participating in the Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) are eligible to hold a PBRA Program Seat on the RAB.

Member Duties & Responsibilities

All RAB members must perform the following general duties and responsibilities.

  • Attend and participate in scheduled RAB meetings every third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.;
  • Communicate with and advocate for low- and moderate-income residents of Montgomery County;
  • Follow all RAB policies, guidelines, and procedures; and
  • Maintain a professional demeanor at all times while representing the RAB and participating in all RAB related activities.

Subject to the availability of funding, all RAB members shall each receive a $25 stipend for each regular monthly meeting attended.

How to Vote in the RAB Election

Voting in the 2026 RAB election will take place Aug. 18 and 19, 2026.

To be eligible to vote, you must be a head of household and named on the housing unit lease. You may cast your vote only for candidates seeking to represent the housing program in which you participate. For example, a resident participating in the Supportive Housing program may vote only for a fellow Supportive Housing program candidate.

There are two ways to cast your ballot:

Electronically

To vote electronically, you must submit a request via this form. The deadline to request an e-ballot is Aug. 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.. If you are found to be an eligible voter, your e-ballot will be sent to you by electionrunner.com at the email address you provided.

Please note: Emails from electionrunner.com are SAFE to open. If you don’t see the email in your Inbox, please check your SPAM folder.

The email will provide the unique code that you must use to cast your e-ballot. Cast only one vote for the one candidate of your choice by pressing the button next to the name of the candidate of your choice. Press the “submit” button. A confirmation page will appear stating “Thank you, your vote has been registered.”

In-Person

To vote in person, visit one of the following HOC office locations between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 18 or 19, 2026.

  • Bonifant Service Center: 880 Bonifant Street, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
  • Derwood Service Center: 16105 Columbus Avenue, Suite #200, Derwood, MD 20855

You will be provided a paper ballot with which to cast your vote. Once you complete your paper ballot, it will be sealed and only accessible by the election administrator.

For more information or for any questions, please call (240) 627-9400 or email HOC.RAB@hocmc.org.