Low Income Housing Projects in Nashua, New Hampshire

Find out about subsidized housing in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Nashua, New Hampshire has resources available for individuals and families looking for Section 8 housing or comparable rental assistance programs. An application is required in order to verify that the family or individual qualifies for the subsidized housing or rental assistance program of their choice. The management company that monitors a particular housing project's grounds will have information available on the respective application, so the first step is to contact the respective housing authority to get started. Applications and information can be found on the New Hampshire Housing website.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Nashua, Inc.

A chartered member of NeighborWorks, Neighborhood Housing Services serves the Greater Nashua area's needs for subsidized housing. The nonprofit assists qualified families and individuals with private and federal funds, and there are opportunities for renters as well as homebuyers. The Neighborhood Housing Services site provides a detailed list of housing projects owned and managed by the organization, including size, number of bedrooms and vacancy details for each unit in each property.

Federal Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program

Available throughout New Hampshire in addition to Nashua, the voucher rental assistance program provides rent subsidies to those who qualify. A portion of the tenants' earned income goes toward rent based on projections of how much they can be expected to give, and New Hampshire Housing pays the remainder. New Hampshire Housing will consider applications for a rental assistance voucher from those with an income below 30 percent of the median area income, and in select cases below 50 percent of the same. The estimated wait time for a voucher is currently between 6 and 8 years.

Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Program

Also operated by New Hampshire Housing, the Mainstream rental assistance program is specifically for individuals or families where the household head, spouse, or sole member has a disability or disabilities. Children with disabilities do not qualify a household for this program. New Hampshire Housing works with qualified applicants to locate appropriate housing that is accessible and includes other accommodations as needed.

ACCESS Program

Also for persons with disabilities, the ACCESS program has the same eligibility requirements as the Mainstream program, with the added stipulation that the applicant currently reside in a nursing home or other assisted-living residence, is under 61 years old, and wishes to transition to a more independent living situation.

References

• New Hampshire Housing
• Neighborhood Housing Services: Affordable Rental Housing