Housing Opportunities Commission

THE VOTES HAVE BEEN COUNTED!

The public has spoken and the winners of HOC’s 2026 “Building What’s Next - Together” art contest have been chosen. Congratulations to Zaya M.-P., Kayla A. and Ziel L.!

Visit the HOC art contest webpage: https://www.hocmc.org/art-contest-winners/

The winning entries will be on public display at HOC’s Silver Spring headquarters offices in the coming months.

Thank you to all of the HOC-resident artists for sharing their artistic talent and vision and to everyone who cast a ballot for their favorite submission.

Five years and three major developments after its debut, the Housing Production Fund (HPF) continues to attract national (and international) attention as an innovative solution for addressing the affordable housing shortage.

This National Association of Counties article spotlights the success of Montgomery County, MD Government and the Housing Opportunities Commission
with the innovative HPF---> https://buff.ly/SD8FCrJ
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Learn more about the HPF -> https://buff.ly/hCQoyGP

County-backed loan fund unlocks thousands of affordable housing units Montgomery County, Md. is using a $100 million revolving loan fund to develop more than 3,000 affordable housing units across the county.

Share your vision in the HOC “Building What’s Next - Together” Art Contest

Winning artists receive:
• $200 Visa gift card
• Recognition and celebration with HOC staff and HOC Commissioners
• Public display of winning artwork at HOC’s Silver Spring headquarters offices

Contest open to all HOC youth, adult, and senior residents.
Entry deadline: June 24, 2026. Public voting begins June 26 - Jul 3, 2026.
Visit the contest website for complete details and rules: https://www.hocmc.org/art-contest/