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Public housing agency · Kensington, MD

Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co

To apply for Section 8 or public housing in Kensington, MD, contact Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co at (240) 627-9400. The agency runs Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers from its office at 10400 Detrick Ave.

Contact Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co

  • Phone(240) 627-9400
  • Fax(301) 949-4690
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address10400 Detrick Ave
    Kensington, MD 20895
  • CountyMontgomery County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeMD004

Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co

7,992Section 8 vouchers7,643 in use (96%)
5,000 or moreHUD size category (units)

Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: you rent from a private landlord and the agency pays part of the rent directly to the owner. It does not own public housing units.

Income limits for Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co

HUD sets the income limits for Montgomery County, MD based on the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area figures. Section 8 eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Montgomery County, MD.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$34,900$58,150$74,800
2 people$39,900$66,450$85,450
3 people$44,900$74,750$96,150
4 people$49,850$83,050$106,800
5 people$53,850$89,700$115,350
6 people$57,850$96,350$123,900

HUD FY2026 income limits for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area. Area median family income: $166,100. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Kensington

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$2,111
1 bedroom$2,204
2 bedrooms$2,438
3 bedrooms$3,107
4 bedrooms$3,658

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (240) 627-9400 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for Section 8.
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Kensington

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co?

(240) 627-9400. Fax: (301) 949-4690. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co located?

10400 Detrick Ave, Kensington, MD 20895, in Montgomery County.

Does Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 7,992 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 7,643 of them in use.

What are the income limits for Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co?

In Montgomery County, MD, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $58,150 for one person and $83,050 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $106,800 for a family of four.

Is the Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (240) 627-9400 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with Housing Opprty Com of Montgomery Co or HUD.