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Keene Housing
Keene Housing is based in Keene, Cheshire County, NH and administers 826 Section 8 vouchers and 30 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NH010. Program type: Combined. Households served: 656. Occupancy: 76%. ZIP codes served: 27.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All areas | $1,195 | $1,350 | $1,733 | $2,295 |
| **1 Ashbrook (exception area) | n/a | $1,484 | n/a | n/a |
| **2 Brookbend East (exception area) | n/a | n/a | $2,117 | n/a |
| **2 Brookbend West (exception area) | n/a | n/a | $2,114 | n/a |
| **3 Brookbend East (exception area) | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,431 |
| **3 Brookbend West (exception area) | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,417 |
| **SRO-Emerald Street (exception area) | $1,007 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Keene Housing
- To Address Affordable Housing Crisis, HUD Must Reinstate the Restore-Rebuild InitiativeAn article calling for HUD to reinstate the Restore-Rebuild Initiative to address the affordable housing crisis.
- Giving Old Schools a New MissionAn article about repurposing old schools for new missions.
- NH Environmental Justice Assessment SurveyKeene Housing is participating in a New Hampshire Environmental Justice Assessment Survey.
- Keene Housing is Partnering with a New HVAC ContractorKeene Housing has partnered with a new HVAC contractor.
- Public Notice: Keene Housing's DRAFT Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027Keene Housing has released a draft of its Moving to Work Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 for public review.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03280 | $1,350 | $1,480 | $1,940 | $2,500 | $2,920 |
| 03431 | $1,260 | $1,380 | $1,810 | $2,370 | $2,380 |
| 03441 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,300 |
| 03443 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,300 |
| 03444 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,300 |
| 03445 | $1,350 | $1,490 | $1,950 | $2,540 | $2,580 |
| 03446 | $1,570 | $1,730 | $2,260 | $2,960 | $2,970 |
| 03447 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,300 |
| 03448 | $1,400 | $1,540 | $2,010 | $2,630 | $2,660 |
| 03450 | $1,410 | $1,550 | $2,040 | $2,660 | $2,700 |
| 03451 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,300 |
| 03452 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,560 |
| 03455 | $1,260 | $1,380 | $1,810 | $2,370 | $2,400 |
| 03456 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,300 |
| 03457 | $1,360 | $1,500 | $1,960 | $2,570 | $2,580 |
| 03458 | $1,410 | $1,540 | $2,020 | $2,410 | $3,380 |
| 03461 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,300 |
| 03462 | $1,290 | $1,420 | $1,860 | $2,430 | $2,440 |
| 03464 | $1,250 | $1,380 | $1,800 | $2,310 | $2,530 |
| 03465 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,300 |
| 03466 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,300 |
| 03467 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,300 |
| 03470 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,300 |
| 03602 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,430 |
| 03604 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,310 |
| 03608 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,430 |
| 03609 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,300 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Keene Housing
831 Court St, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 352-6161
Official website: keenehousing.org
Email updates
About Keene Housing
Overview
Keene Housing operates 30 public housing units and administers 826 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 656 households. The agency has an occupancy rate of 76% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
Keene Housing ranks fourth in the state of New Hampshire by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 19 authorities. With 826 vouchers, it stands out as a significant provider of rental assistance in the region. This places it ahead of many other local authorities, such as those in Sullivan County, which also serve similar areas but with fewer vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,570 to $2,450, with an average of $1,880. This is slightly below the state average of $1,968. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 03446 at $2,450, while the lowest is in ZIP code 03452 at $1,570.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Chesterfield, NH
- Alstead, NH
- Ashuelot, NH
- Dublin, NH
- East sullivan, NH
- Fitzwilliam, NH
- Gilsum, NH
- Harrisville, NH
- Hinsdale, NH
- Jaffrey, NH
- Keene, NH
- Marlborough, NH
- Marlow, NH
- Nelson, NH
- North walpole, NH
- Peterborough, NH
- Rindge, NH
- Stoddard, NH
- Swanzey, NH
- Troy, NH
- Walpole, NH
- Washington, NH
- West Chesterfield, NH
- Westmoreland, NH
- Winchester, NH
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.