Housing Stabilization Services is a Montgomery County Health and Human Services program under SEPH (Services to Prevent and End Homelessness) administered by HOC. This program provides funds to eligible HOC Montgomery County residents facing defined crises in eviction, utility disconnect, moving/storage and security deposit assistance.

To schedule an appointment and apply for assistance, you must provide one of the following documents (all emergencies will be verified):

• Court stamped notice
• “Put out” letter from the landlord
• Utility disconnect notice
• Photo identification for all household members 18 and over
• Income verification for the past 30 days for all household members
• Receipts for expenses paid with income received during the last 30 days
• Transaction history for the past 30 days for all checking, savings and prepaid accounts

For questions about emergencies not listed, call for a phone screening (including relocation due to health issues, abatement and safety issues).

Note: Additional documentation may be requested after you have completed the initial screening interview.

Housing Stabilization Team

Housing Choice Voucher clients may receive emergency assistance at the following HOC locations.

DHHS Silver Spring
8818 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
240.777.4488

Walk-Ins Accepted Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

HOC Silver Spring Service Center
880 Bonifant Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910

No walk-ins. Call 240.627.9692 to schedule an appointment.

HOC Gaithersburg Service Center
16105 Columbus Ave., Suite #200
Derwood, MD 20855

No walk-ins. Call 240.627.9614 to schedule an appointment.