Montgomery County Housing Coalition

MCHC was established in 1989 to address the critical lack of affordable housing for low and moderate income households in Montgomery County. It brings together diverse groups such as community-based organizations, community leaders, businesses, human service organizations, government agencies, financial institutions, builders, and clergy once a month. During these meetings communication is facilitated and partnerships, cooperation, and joint ventures are nurtured, with the common goal of reducing barriers to affordable housing. The Housing Coalition is a model of private-public sector partnership on behalf of affordable housing. The Housing Coalition leads the Montgomery County Homeless Continuum of Care, with many years of successful applications to HUD for funding for housing and services for homeless individuals and families. Throughout its history, the Coalition has solicited support from county, state, and federal representatives for housing initiatives. In turn, county agencies and the Montgomery County Commissioners have turned to the Coalition members for advice and recommendations concerning housing and related human services.