Porting A Voucher to Montgomery County

 

If you already have a voucher issued from another jurisdiction, you may be able to "port" your voucher to be used in Montgomery County, Maryland.
 

You must first notify your caseworker at your current housing authority, who will determine your eligibility to port. If eligible, your current Housing Authority can submit the portability packet to HOC the following ways:

  • Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Send a fax to 301-949-1665, attention Malcolm Harley. Please note that HOC's PHA Code is MD004. 
  • Mail the packet to:
 
The Housing Opportunities Commission 
231 East Deer Park Drive, 
Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

 

 

The current subsidy standards are as follows:

  • The single head of household will be assigned a bedroom
  • The head of household with a spousal relationship will be assigned a bedroom
  • Beyond the head of household, two persons regardless of age or gender would be assigned one bedroom
  • Live-in aides are provided a separate bedroom
HOC is currently billing for all portable tenants at this time. (Information current as of December 2023)
 
You will receive a letter within two weeks of HOC receipt of your portability paperwork from your current Housing Authority. The letter will include your appointment with the HOC staff member who will issue your voucher.
 

For additional questions related to porting to HOC, please email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (240) 627-9797.