Mission Statement

The mission of the Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) is to provide affordable and supportive housing services that enhance the lives of low- and moderate-income families and individuals throughout Montgomery County, Maryland, so that:

• no one in the County lives in substandard housing;

• families and communities are strengthened;

• an efficient and productive environment that fosters trust, open communication, and mutual respect is established; and

• advocates, providers, and community members can collaborate to maintain support for all the work of the Commission.

Budget Overview

Complete information regarding the budget of the HOC is available by contacting the Legislative and Public Affairs Division of the Commission at 240-627-9400. Copies of the budget are available online at www.hocmc.org.

The FY26 Recommended appropriation in the Non-Departmental Account for services to be provided by the HOC is $9,054,132. The Department of Finance reflects the amount as a transfer in the County's financial statements. This amount represents an increase of $758,817 from the FY25 approved budget of $8,295,315.

In addition, this department's Capital Improvements Program (CIP) requires Current Revenue funding.