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Got a notice from The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County? Here’s what to do.

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County told the Maryland Attorney General that people’s information was exposed. If you got a letter, work through the steps below.

Your checklist

  1. 1

    Keep the letter

    Save the notice from The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County and its envelope. The date you were told can matter for legal deadlines.

  2. 2

    Freeze your credit

    The filing does not list what was taken, so play it safe. A free freeze at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion stops new accounts being opened in your name.

  3. 3

    Change reused passwords

    Change any password you used with this company or reused elsewhere, and turn on two-factor sign-in.

  4. 4

    Get a free claim review

    Our legal team checks whether you can be paid for this breach. No fee unless you recover.

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About the The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County breach

Reported to
Maryland Attorney General
Date filed
January 29, 2025
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County is a public housing agency that provides affordable housing services and financial assistance programs to residents. Given the nature of their operations, they collect and maintain sensitive personal information, including government identification, income verification documents, and financial records necessary for housing eligibility and administration. This data breach was officially reported to the Maryland Attorney General in 2025, and the organization has begun issuing formal data breach notification letters to all impacted individuals. If you received such a letter, it indicates that your personal information was stored within their systems at the time of the incident. This notice serves to inform you of the event and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and financial security.

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