Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission
Kensington, MD - 20895

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Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission

10400 Detrick Avenue
Kensington, MD - 20895
(240) 773-9399


Office Hours

  • Wednesday Monday closed Tuesday closed 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Thursday closed Friday closed 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday closed


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Last-Modified: 2023-01-24 04:06:06



Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $1,627
Population in zip code: 19,026
Media age of those living in this zip code: 42.6
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $147,246
Average home value in this zip code: $637,657


Provides PUBLIC HOUSING: Subsidized rentals owned by the Housing Opportunities Commission Call: 240-773-9399. Also provides information on properties that offer housing units to rent for low- or moderate-income persons in the county.

Other Services:

BELOW MARKET RENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH MODERATE INCOMES: The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County rents townhouses, condominiums and single family homes at reduced rates to people with moderate incomes. Located in dozens of neighborhoods throughout the county. For more information call 240-773-9135.

HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER: Provides HCV (Housing Choice Voucher) rental housing and HCV housing vouchers to low-income families and elderly. Amount of rent to be paid is based on income. Call or visit website for information on application process and current availability. Offers counseling and other services to residents. Helps persons on waiting list to apply for other programs. call 240-773-9000.

Office Hours: Mondays Through Fridays 8:30am - 5pm.



Tips Before Applying for Low Income Housing
  • 1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
  • 2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
  • 3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
  • 4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

Qualifications: Do you qualify to live here?
To qualify for low income housing in Maryland, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.



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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $14,580
2 $19,720
3 $24,860
4 $30,000
5 $35,140
6 $40,280
7 $45,420
8 $50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.


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