Spofford, NH Low Income Housing

Spofford, NH Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Spofford, NH

How do I qualify for low income housing in Spofford, 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 Spofford, NH

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Spofford, 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 Spofford, 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 Spofford, New Hampshire - Cheshire County

Studio Apartments $1,011
One Bedroom Apartments $1,331
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,860
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,954

List of Low Income Housing in or near Spofford, NH

Ashuelot River Apartments - Swanzey

57 Homestead Ave
Swanzey, NH - 03446
(603) 641-2163
Ashuelot River Apartments is a Elderly low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Ashuelot River Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Location features 36 one-bedroom and 4 two-bedroom apartments, 4 handicapped accessible apartments, on-site laundry, indoor mailboxes, 24 hour maintenance, and community room. Utilities included. ...see full details
Cheshire County
Listing Location: 5.42 miles from Spofford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Meadow Road - Keene

72 Meadow Rd
Keene, NH - 03431
(603) 352-6161
Meadow Road is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Meadow Road for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cheshire County
Listing Location: 6.05 miles from Spofford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Autumn Leaf Village - Keene

50 Ivy Dr
Keene, NH - 03431
(603) 352-9105
Autumn Leaf Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Autumn Leaf Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cheshire County
Listing Location: 6.19 miles from Spofford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cheshire Homes - Keene

245 Pearl St
Keene, NH - 03431
(603) 352-5459
Cheshire Homes is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cheshire Homes for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cheshire County
Listing Location: 6.20 miles from Spofford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Monadnock Affordable Housing Corporation - Keene

831 Court St
Keene, NH - 03431
(603)352-6161
PROVIDE AFFORDABLE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS....see full details
Cheshire County
Listing Location: 6.50 miles from Spofford

Non Profit Apartment

Emerald Street House - Keene

32 Emerald St
Keene, NH - 03431
(603) 352-5459
Emerald Street House is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Emerald Street House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cheshire County
Listing Location: 6.94 miles from Spofford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cheshire Housing Trust - Keene

39 Central Square, Ste. 202
Keene, NH - 03431
603-357-7603
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Financial Management Budget Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Cheshire Housing Trust Owns and manages 63 affordable apartments in the following buildings: Eighteen rooms and one apartment in the Hampshire House, a historic rooming house located near downtown Keene. Twenty apartments at five different locations in Keene Five apartments leased to Southwestern Community Services and used for the transitional housing program. Ten apartments at three locations in Marlborough. Nine apartments in the rehabilitated former Hinsdale High School. Looking for an affordable apartment or room? Please call our office at 603-357-7603. Cheshire Housing Trust is a nonprofit organization and a member of the Monadnock United Way. It obtains its funding from rents, United Way funds, and donations. It has an active board which seeks to reduce costs by organizing volunteer maintenance work. ...see full details
Cheshire County
Listing Location: 7.01 miles from Spofford


Central Square Terrace - Keene

5 Central Sq
Keene, NH - 03431
(603) 352-6161
Central Square Terrace is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Central Square Terrace for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cheshire County
Listing Location: 7.04 miles from Spofford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cleveland Place - Keene

21 Roxbury Plz
Keene, NH - 03431
(603) 352-9105
Cleveland Place is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cleveland Place for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cheshire County
Listing Location: 7.14 miles from Spofford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Waterview - North Swanzey

64 Lake St
North Swanzey, NH - 03431
(603) 352-9105
Waterview is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Waterview for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cheshire County
Listing Location: 7.78 miles from Spofford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Spofford, 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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