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Changes are coming to the rules, procedures and recertification forms that the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) uses to calculate the amount of rent that households pay through our various rental assistance programs. The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) is a set of regulations that became law in 2016 and is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The HOTMA changes will go into effect with all program participant annual recertifications effective Jan. 1, 2027, and after, depending on your household’s currently scheduled annual recertification date. This will be reflected in the paperwork you receive to complete for your annual recertification, approximately 120 days prior to your effective date.
Learn about HOTMA changes by viewing the Aug. 25 Town Hall Information Session video.