Housing authoritiesMDHOUSING OPPRTY COM OF MONTGOMERY CO
HOUSING OPPRTY COM OF MONTGOMERY CO
HOUSING OPPRTY COM OF MONTGOMERY CO is based in Kensington, Montgomery County, MD and administers 8,021 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code MD004. Program type: Combined. Households served: 7,522. Occupancy: 94%. ZIP codes served: 53.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton | $2,091 | $2,158 | $2,407 | $3,040 | $3,571 | $4,106 |
| Barnesville | $1,887 | $1,955 | $2,170 | $2,735 | $3,221 | $3,704 |
| Beallsville | $1,797 | $1,831 | $2,068 | $2,576 | $3,051 | $3,509 |
| Beltsville | $1,989 | $2,045 | $2,283 | $2,882 | $3,390 | $3,899 |
| Bethesda | $2,237 | $2,317 | $2,576 | $3,254 | $3,819 | $4,392 |
| Chevy Chase | $2,237 | $2,317 | $2,576 | $3,254 | $3,819 | $4,392 |
| Damascus | $1,910 | $1,966 | $2,192 | $2,769 | $3,254 | $3,743 |
| Dickerson | $1,661 | $1,718 | $1,910 | $2,407 | $2,836 | $3,262 |
| Gaithersburg | $1,107 | $1,141 | $1,277 | $1,616 | $1,898 | $2,183 |
| Germantown | $2,181 | $2,249 | $2,509 | $3,164 | $3,718 | $4,275 |
| Laurel (Shared w/ PG) | $2,226 | $2,294 | $2,554 | $3,221 | $3,786 | $4,353 |
| Montgomery Village | $2,045 | $2,113 | $2,350 | $2,972 | $3,492 | $4,015 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (High Rise - Central), effective 2026-06-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning (Electric) | $12 | $14 | $19 | $24 | $29 |
| Cooking-Electric (Electric) | $9 | $11 | $15 | $20 | $25 |
| Cooking-Gas (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 | $8 |
| Electric (Other) (Electric) | $34 | $40 | $56 | $71 | $87 |
| Electric Fee (All Structures) (Electric) | $9 | $9 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
| Heat-Electric (Electric) | $29 | $34 | $45 | $57 | $68 |
| Heat-Heatpump (Heat Pump) | $25 | $30 | $35 | $40 | $44 |
| Heat-Natural Gas (Natural Gas) | $23 | $27 | $31 | $35 | $39 |
| Heat-Oil (Oil) | $67 | $79 | $91 | $103 | $115 |
| Natural Gas Fee (All Structures) (Natural Gas) | $14 | $14 | $14 | $14 | $14 |
| Sewer | $36 | $43 | $87 | $131 | $174 |
| Trash | $46 | $46 | $46 | $46 | $46 |
| Water | $49 | $54 | $85 | $115 | $146 |
| Water Heat-Electric (Electric) | $22 | $26 | $34 | $41 | $48 |
| Water Heat-Natural Gas (Natural Gas) | $7 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 |
| Water Heat-Oil (Oil) | $21 | $25 | $36 | $47 | $58 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20705 | $1,870 | $1,950 | $2,160 | $2,750 | $3,240 |
| 20707 | $2,170 | $2,260 | $2,500 | $3,190 | $3,750 |
| 20777 | $1,930 | $2,060 | $2,540 | $3,180 | $3,540 |
| 20812 | $2,880 | $3,010 | $3,330 | $4,240 | $4,990 |
| 20814 | $2,620 | $2,730 | $3,020 | $3,850 | $4,530 |
| 20815 | $2,490 | $2,600 | $2,880 | $3,670 | $4,320 |
| 20816 | $2,810 | $2,930 | $3,240 | $4,130 | $4,860 |
| 20817 | $3,170 | $3,310 | $3,660 | $4,660 | $5,490 |
| 20818 | $3,170 | $3,310 | $3,660 | $4,660 | $5,490 |
| 20832 | $2,600 | $2,710 | $3,000 | $3,820 | $4,500 |
| 20833 | $2,230 | $2,330 | $2,580 | $3,290 | $3,870 |
| 20837 | $2,150 | $2,240 | $2,480 | $3,160 | $3,720 |
| 20838 | $1,830 | $1,910 | $2,110 | $2,700 | $3,170 |
| 20839 | $1,630 | $1,700 | $1,880 | $2,400 | $2,820 |
| 20841 | $2,860 | $2,980 | $3,300 | $4,210 | $4,950 |
| 20842 | $1,630 | $1,700 | $1,880 | $2,400 | $2,820 |
| 20850 | $2,590 | $2,700 | $2,990 | $3,810 | $4,490 |
| 20851 | $2,050 | $2,140 | $2,370 | $3,020 | $3,560 |
| 20852 | $2,670 | $2,780 | $3,080 | $3,930 | $4,620 |
| 20853 | $1,990 | $2,080 | $2,300 | $2,930 | $3,450 |
| 20854 | $3,170 | $3,310 | $3,660 | $4,660 | $5,490 |
| 20855 | $2,530 | $2,640 | $2,920 | $3,720 | $4,380 |
| 20860 | $2,240 | $2,340 | $2,590 | $3,300 | $3,890 |
| 20861 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
| 20862 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
| 20866 | $2,330 | $2,430 | $2,690 | $3,430 | $4,040 |
| 20868 | $2,160 | $2,250 | $2,490 | $3,170 | $3,740 |
| 20871 | $2,490 | $2,590 | $2,870 | $3,660 | $4,310 |
| 20872 | $1,840 | $1,920 | $2,120 | $2,700 | $3,180 |
| 20874 | $2,100 | $2,190 | $2,420 | $3,080 | $3,630 |
| 20876 | $2,200 | $2,300 | $2,540 | $3,240 | $3,810 |
| 20877 | $2,060 | $2,150 | $2,380 | $3,030 | $3,570 |
| 20878 | $2,310 | $2,410 | $2,670 | $3,400 | $4,010 |
| 20879 | $2,010 | $2,100 | $2,320 | $2,960 | $3,480 |
| 20880 | $2,180 | $2,280 | $2,520 | $3,210 | $3,780 |
| 20882 | $1,760 | $1,840 | $2,030 | $2,590 | $3,050 |
| 20886 | $1,940 | $2,030 | $2,240 | $2,850 | $3,360 |
| 20889 | $2,580 | $2,690 | $2,980 | $3,800 | $4,470 |
| 20892 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
| 20894 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
| 20895 | $2,180 | $2,280 | $2,520 | $3,210 | $3,780 |
| 20896 | $2,900 | $3,030 | $3,350 | $4,270 | $5,030 |
| 20899 | $1,040 | $1,080 | $1,200 | $1,530 | $1,800 |
| 20901 | $1,890 | $1,970 | $2,180 | $2,780 | $3,270 |
| 20902 | $2,240 | $2,340 | $2,590 | $3,300 | $3,890 |
| 20903 | $2,030 | $2,120 | $2,340 | $2,980 | $3,510 |
| 20904 | $2,000 | $2,090 | $2,310 | $2,940 | $3,470 |
| 20905 | $2,090 | $2,180 | $2,410 | $3,070 | $3,620 |
| 20906 | $2,070 | $2,160 | $2,390 | $3,050 | $3,590 |
| 20910 | $2,420 | $2,530 | $2,800 | $3,570 | $4,200 |
| 20912 | $1,810 | $1,890 | $2,090 | $2,660 | $3,140 |
| 21771 | $2,080 | $2,200 | $2,580 | $3,250 | $3,720 |
| 21797 | $1,530 | $1,640 | $1,940 | $2,450 | $2,790 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
HOUSING OPPRTY COM OF MONTGOMERY CO
10400 Detrick Ave, Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: (240) 627-9400
Official website: hocmc.org
Email updates
About HOUSING OPPRTY COM OF MONTGOMERY CO
Overview
The Housing Opportunity Commission of Montgomery County (HOUSING OPPRTY COM OF MONTGOMERY CO) is a voucher-only housing authority, administering 8,021 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers serve 7,522 households, with an occupancy rate of 94%. The authority operates under a Combined program type, integrating various housing assistance initiatives to support its community.
Scale and standing
Among the housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Housing Opportunity Commission of Montgomery County ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing its peer, Rockville Housing Enterprises, which administers 584 vouchers. On a state level, it holds the second position in terms of voucher size, out of 22 authorities in Maryland.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Montgomery County ranges from $1,130 to $3,370, with an average of $2,402. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,756. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 20817 at $3,370, while the lowest is in ZIP code 20899 at $1,130.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Silver Spring, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Bethesda, MD
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Germantown, MD
- Ashton, MD
- Barnesville, MD
- Beallsville, MD
- Beltsville, MD
- Boyds, MD
- Brinklow, MD
- Brookeville, MD
- Burtonsville, MD
- Cabin john, MD
- Chevy Chase, MD
- Clarksburg, MD
- Colesville, MD
- Damascus, MD
- Derwood, MD
- Dickerson, MD
- Garrett park, MD
- Glen echo, MD
- Highland, MD
- Kensington, MD
- Laurel, MD
- Laytonsville, MD
- Montgomery Village, MD
- Mount Airy, MD
- Olney, MD
- Poolesville, MD
- Potomac, MD
- Sandy spring, MD
- Silver spring, MD
- Spencerville, MD
- Takoma Park, MD
- Washington grove, MD
- Woodbine, MD
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Rockville Housing EnterprisesRockville, MD, 584 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.