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County says SHARP housed hundreds but shelter capacity and motel spending strain budgets
Summary
County staff told the Health & Human Services committee the SHARP program housed 795 people in 2025, but inflow of families and motel/overflow spending has already exhausted some budgets and officials estimate needing additional funding and 127 rooms on average to meet family shelter demand.
Montgomery County officials told the Health & Human Services Committee that their short-term housing program has produced measurable housing exits, but that rising inflow, motel spending and shelter capacity constraints are putting pressure on local budgets.
Beth Viggers, permanent housing administrator, reported that SHARP (Short Term Housing and Resolution Program) provided 12 months of full rental assistance and navigation services and has housed 795 adults and children in 2025, with 95 new households since July. Christine Hong and SEF staff praised the program’s rapid exits to housing while cautioning…
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