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Section 8 and public housing · New Hampshire

Housing Authorities in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has 20 public housing agencies. 19 of them hand out Section 8 vouchers (12,154 in total) and 10 manage public housing (3,405 units). Find the one for your city or county below, with its phone number and address.

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Largest housing authorities in New Hampshire

AgencyCitySection 8 vouchersPublic housing units
New Hampshire Housing Finance AgencyBedford4,3610
Manchester Housing & Redevelopment AuthorityManchester2,1851,169
Nashua Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityNashua993544
Portsmouth Housing AuthorityPortsmouth492421
Keene HousingKeene8260
Dover Housing AuthorityDover550274
Concord Housing AuthorityConcord278279
Laconia Housing & Redevelopment AuthorityLaconia5090
Housing Authority of the City of RochesterRochester190232
Somersworth Housing AuthoritySomersworth3560

All housing authorities in New Hampshire by city

Sorted by the city where each agency has its office. Most agencies serve their city or county; regional and state agencies cover wider areas.

B

New Hampshire Housing Finance Agency

Bedford, Hillsborough County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(603) 472-8623
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address32 Constitution Dr, Bedford, NH 03110 · Directions
  • Vouchers4,361 Section 8 vouchers, 3,873 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $44,000 for 1 person, $62,800 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,657 for 1 bedroom, $2,168 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (603) 472-8623 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH901.

Berlin Housing Authority

Berlin, Coos County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(603) 752-4240
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address10 Serenity Cir, Berlin, NH 03570 · Directions
  • Vouchers289 Section 8 vouchers, 185 in use
  • Public housing55 units, 49 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $41,200 for 1 person, $58,800 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $94,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$946 for 1 bedroom, $1,195 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (603) 752-4240 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH011.

Lancaster Housing Authority

Berlin, Coos County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(603) 752-4240
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address10 Serenity Cir, Berlin, NH 03570 · Directions
  • Vouchers71 Section 8 vouchers, 30 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $41,200 for 1 person, $58,800 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$946 for 1 bedroom, $1,195 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (603) 752-4240 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH015.

Northumberland Housing Authority

Berlin, Coos County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(603) 752-4240
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address10 Serenity Cir, Berlin, NH 03570 · Directions
  • Vouchers18 Section 8 vouchers, 8 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $41,200 for 1 person, $58,800 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$946 for 1 bedroom, $1,195 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (603) 752-4240 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH016.

C

Claremont Housing Authority

Claremont, Sullivan County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(603) 542-6411
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address243 Broad St, Claremont, NH 03743 · Directions
  • Vouchers244 Section 8 vouchers, 221 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $41,200 for 1 person, $58,800 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,230 for 1 bedroom, $1,596 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (603) 542-6411 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH012.

Concord Housing Authority

Concord, Merrimack County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(603) 224-4059
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address23 Green St, Concord, NH 03301 · Directions
  • Vouchers278 Section 8 vouchers, 240 in use
  • Public housing279 units, 258 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $45,050 for 1 person, $64,300 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $102,900 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,376 for 1 bedroom, $1,800 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (603) 224-4059 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH005.

D

Derry Housing & Redevelopment Authority

Derry, Rockingham County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(603) 434-8717
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address17A Peabody Rd, Derry, NH 03038 · Directions
  • Vouchers103 Section 8 vouchers, 94 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $48,100 for 1 person, $68,650 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,809 for 1 bedroom, $2,367 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (603) 434-8717 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH022.

Dover Housing Authority

Dover, Strafford County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(603) 742-5804
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address62 Whittier St, Dover, NH 03820 · Directions
  • Vouchers550 Section 8 vouchers, 441 in use
  • Public housing274 units, 257 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $49,350 for 1 person, $70,450 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $106,800 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,600 for 1 bedroom, $2,093 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (603) 742-5804 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH003.

E

Exeter Housing Authority

Exeter, Rockingham County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(603) 778-8110
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address277 Water St, Exeter, NH 03833 · Directions
  • Vouchers173 Section 8 vouchers, 175 in use
  • Public housing107 units, 106 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $49,350 for 1 person, $70,450 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $106,800 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,600 for 1 bedroom, $2,093 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (603) 778-8110 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH014.

K

Keene Housing

Keene, Cheshire County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(603) 352-6161
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address831 Court St, Keene, NH 03431 · Directions
  • Vouchers826 Section 8 vouchers, 639 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $41,200 for 1 person, $58,800 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,322 for 1 bedroom, $1,734 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (603) 352-6161 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH010.

L

Laconia Housing & Redevelopment Authority

Laconia, Belknap County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(603) 524-2112
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address32 Canal St, Laconia, NH 03246 · Directions
  • Vouchers509 Section 8 vouchers, 439 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $41,200 for 1 person, $58,800 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,283 for 1 bedroom, $1,620 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (603) 524-2112 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH007.

M

Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority

Manchester, Hillsborough County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(603) 624-2100
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address198 Hanover St, Manchester, NH 03104 · Directions
  • Vouchers2,185 Section 8 vouchers, 1,864 in use
  • Public housing1,169 units, 1,144 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $44,000 for 1 person, $62,800 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $100,500 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,657 for 1 bedroom, $2,168 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (603) 624-2100 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH001.

N

Harbor Homes, Inc.

Nashua, Hillsborough County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(603) 882-3616
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address45 High St, Nashua, NH 03060 · Directions
  • Vouchers225 Section 8 vouchers, 182 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $51,700 for 1 person, $73,800 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,804 for 1 bedroom, $2,239 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (603) 882-3616 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH888.

Nashua Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Nashua, Hillsborough County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(603) 883-5661
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address40 E Pearl St, Nashua, NH 03060 · Directions
  • Vouchers993 Section 8 vouchers, 913 in use
  • Public housing544 units, 517 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $51,700 for 1 person, $73,800 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $106,800 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,804 for 1 bedroom, $2,239 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (603) 883-5661 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH002.

Housing Authority of the Town of Newmarket

Newmarket, Rockingham County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(603) 659-5444
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address34 Gordon Ave, Newmarket, NH 03857 · Directions
  • Vouchers125 Section 8 vouchers, 118 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $49,350 for 1 person, $70,450 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,600 for 1 bedroom, $2,093 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (603) 659-5444 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH013.

P

Portsmouth Housing Authority

Portsmouth, Rockingham County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(603) 436-4310
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address245 Middle St, Portsmouth, NH 03801 · Directions
  • Vouchers492 Section 8 vouchers, 410 in use
  • Public housing421 units, 417 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $49,350 for 1 person, $70,450 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $106,800 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,600 for 1 bedroom, $2,093 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (603) 436-4310 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH004.

R

Housing Authority of the City of Rochester

Rochester, Strafford County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(603) 332-4126
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address77 Olde Farm Ln, Rochester, NH 03867 · Directions
  • Vouchers190 Section 8 vouchers, 161 in use
  • Public housing232 units, 226 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $49,350 for 1 person, $70,450 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $106,800 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,600 for 1 bedroom, $2,093 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (603) 332-4126 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH008.

S

Housing Authority of the Town of Salem

Salem, Rockingham County · Public housing only

  • Phone(603) 893-6417
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address70 Telfer Cir, Salem, NH 03079 · Directions
  • Public housing158 units, 156 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $48,100 for 1 person, $68,650 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $106,800 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,809 for 1 bedroom, $2,367 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (603) 893-6417 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH017.

Somersworth Housing Authority

Somersworth, Strafford County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(603) 692-2864
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address25 Bartlett Ave Ste A, Somersworth, NH 03878 · Directions
  • Vouchers356 Section 8 vouchers, 330 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $49,350 for 1 person, $70,450 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,600 for 1 bedroom, $2,093 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (603) 692-2864 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH006.

W

Lebanon Housing Authority

West Lebanon, Grafton County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(603) 298-5753
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address31 Romano Cir, West Lebanon, NH 03784 · Directions
  • Vouchers166 Section 8 vouchers, 127 in use
  • Public housing166 units, 161 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $41,200 for 1 person, $58,800 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $94,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,310 for 1 bedroom, $1,719 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (603) 298-5753 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code NH009.

Contact details as reported to HUD; income limits are HUD FY2026 for each agency's county and rents are FY2027 Fair Market Rents. Check your eligibility.

Frequently asked questions

How many housing authorities are there in New Hampshire?

HUD lists 20 public housing agencies in New Hampshire: 19 administer Section 8 vouchers and 10 manage public housing. Together they have 3,405 public housing units and 12,154 Housing Choice Vouchers.

How do I apply for Section 8 in New Hampshire?

You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.

Which is the largest housing authority in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire Housing Finance Agency, with 0 public housing units and 4,361 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.

Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of New Hampshire?

Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).

Before you apply

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.

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Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.