Contoocook, NH Low Income Housing

Contoocook, NH Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Contoocook, NH

How do I qualify for low income housing in Contoocook, NH?
To qualify for low income housing in New Hampshire, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Contoocook, NH

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Contoocook, NH, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Contoocook, NH. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Contoocook, New Hampshire - Merrimack County

Studio Apartments $1,072
One Bedroom Apartments $1,411
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,839
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,895

List of Low Income Housing in or near Contoocook, NH

Rush Square - Henniker

171 Rush Rd
Henniker, NH - 03242
(781) 595-4665
Rush Square is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Rush Square for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Merrimack County
Listing Location: 5.99 miles from Contoocook

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Briar Pipe Apartments - Penacook

83 Washington St
Penacook, NH - 03303
781-598-3200
Briar Pipe Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Briar Pipe Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Merrimack County
Listing Location: 6.50 miles from Contoocook

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Washington Court - Concord

70 Washington St
Concord, NH - 03301
(603) 225-0977
Washington Court is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Washington Court for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Merrimack County
Listing Location: 6.53 miles from Contoocook

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Boscawen Green - Boscawen

135 N Main St
Boscawen, NH - 03303
(603) 836-5680
Boscawen Green is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Boscawen Green for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Merrimack County
Listing Location: 7.11 miles from Contoocook

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Keene Housing Authority - Keene

831 Court Street
Keene, NH - 03431
(603)352-6161
Keene Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Merrimack County
Listing Location: 7.21 miles from Contoocook


North Ridge - Warner

26 North Rd
Warner, NH - 03278
(603) 225-3295
North Ridge is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact North Ridge for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Merrimack County
Listing Location: 7.63 miles from Contoocook

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Firehouse Block - Elderly - Concord

46 Warren St
Concord, NH - 03301
(603) 225-7247
Firehouse Block - Elderly is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Firehouse Block - Elderly for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Merrimack County
Listing Location: 8.71 miles from Contoocook

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fellowship House - Concord

11 Chesley St
Concord, NH - 03301
(603) 225-0977
Fellowship House is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Fellowship House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Merrimack County
Listing Location: 8.78 miles from Contoocook

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fayette Street Project - Concord

22 Fayette St
Concord, NH - 03301
(603) 225-0977
Fayette Street Project is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Fayette Street Project for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Merrimack County
Listing Location: 8.80 miles from Contoocook

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Concord Gardens - Concord

15 Concord Gdns
Concord, NH - 03301
(781) 544-7796
Concord Gardens is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Concord Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Merrimack County
Listing Location: 8.94 miles from Contoocook

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Contoocook, NH

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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