The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) is committed to doing everything we can to ensure the health and well-being of our customers. We want to keep you informed about HOC’s response to the presence in the Montgomery County region of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. We are taking extra measures, including frequent sanitation of common areas in HOC offices and properties and asking customers to call or email rather than visit our offices in person. These actions are designed to help keep our customers, staff, partners and communities safe.

Please read our letter to customers about actions we are taking to ensure the health and safety of our community.
“HOC Customer Letter – Coronavirus Response”

Questions or Concerns?
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Phone: (240)627-9400
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To help further slow the spread of the virus and support impacted individuals and families, we encourage the public to familiarize themselves with the following resources:

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

• https://montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/Coronavirus.html
  
  

Maryland Department of Health

• https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/
• COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
• COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Older Adults
• COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions about Testing

National Resources

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• CDC’s COVID19 Page + CDC Coronavirus Videos/YouTube Channel
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The following closures and cancellations are in effect for Montgomery County:

• Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) – Closed March 16 – March 27

• Community Use of MCPS Facilities:
  • Indoor community use of MCPS facilities - closed March 14 - March 31. All SAT testing scheduled for middle and high schools will continue as scheduled. 
  • All outdoor community use of MCPS facilities - closed March 16 - March 31.
  • Childcare use of MCPS facilities - Decision to open or close will be made by the individual childcare providers.
• For up-to-date information about the MCPS response to COVID-19, click here.
• For a list of participating locations for emergency closure meal service for MCPS students, click here.
• Libraries – Closed March 16 – March 27.
• Senior Centers – Closed until further notice.
• Recreation Centers and Aquatic Centers – Closed March 16 - March 27.
• Montgomery Parks – Closed March 16 - March 31.
• County Buildings – Public activities cancelled March 14 – 31.
  
  

Effective immediately, Montgomery County will be following the state’s guidelines of a limit of no more than 50 people for public gatherings.  Furthermore, Governor Hogan has ordered the closure of all bars, restaurants, gyms and theaters, while still permitting food delivery, take-out, and drive-through options. For a complete list of actions taken by the State, click here.

State Board of Elections

You have three options to apply for an absentee ballot (via text, online or download paper application).

Additionally, submitting ballot request will update your voter record. Voter registration/update deadline is APRIL 7^th.

• Text VBM to 77788
• Online
• Download application:
  • (ENGLISH)
  • (SPANISH)
    
    

Utilities

Pepco Taking Steps to Support Customers During Coronavirus Pandemic 

• https://www.pepco.com/SafetyCommunity/Safety/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
• Customers who may be challenged in paying their Pepco bill should contact Pepco Customer Care at (202) 833-7500
  
  

WSSC Water

• https://www.wsscwater.com/coronavirus
• Customer Service Agents
  • 301-206-4001 (ask for an agent); weekdays 7:30 am to 7:00 pm 
    
    

Comcast Announces Comprehensive COVID-19 Response to Help Keep Americans Connected to the Internet

• https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19
• Spanish - https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/comcast-responde-al-covid-19-norteamericanos-conectados-a-internet
  
   

Xfinity 

• https://www.xfinity.com/prepare
  
   

Potomac Edison - MD

• https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/customer/help/billingpayments/assistance_serviceprogram/potomac_edison_maryland.html
  
   

Washington Gas

• https://www.washingtongas.com/media-center/open-letter-to-customers
• Call (844) 927-4427 or visit E-Service portal at washgas.com for assistance
  
  

Other Guidance 

Businesses and employers

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-business-response.html
• https://businessexpress.maryland.gov/coronavirus?emci=43ef03e4-4c68-ea11-a94c-00155d03b5dd&emdi=053e9f8d-5068-ea11-a94c-00155d03b5dd&ceid=10221988
  
  

Individuals and employees

• http://labor.maryland.gov/employment/uicovidfaqs.shtml?emci=43ef03e4-4c68-ea11-a94c-00155d03b5dd&emdi=053e9f8d-5068-ea11-a94c-00155d03b5dd&ceid=10221988
  
   

Pregnant Women, those who are breastfeeding, and children

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/pregnant-women.html
  
   

Schools

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-schools.html
  
   

Travelers

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html