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New Hampshire Housing Finance Agency
New Hampshire Housing Finance Agency is based in Bedford, Hillsborough County, NH and administers 4,338 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NH901. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 3,898. Occupancy: 91%. ZIP codes served: 34.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acworth | $1,176 | $1,193 | $1,565 | $1,807 | $1,862 | $2,378 |
| Albany | $1,071 | $1,240 | $1,535 | $2,064 | $2,096 | $2,410 |
| Alexandria | $1,104 | $1,272 | $1,592 | $2,120 | $2,215 | $2,425 |
| Allenstown | $1,176 | $1,353 | $1,776 | $2,346 | $2,354 | $2,461 |
| Alstead | $1,168 | $1,298 | $1,548 | $2,013 | $2,258 | $2,360 |
| Alton | $1,121 | $1,300 | $1,627 | $2,051 | $2,221 | $2,427 |
| Amherst | $1,458 | $1,703 | $2,233 | $2,542 | $2,850 | $3,105 |
| Andover | $1,176 | $1,353 | $1,776 | $2,346 | $2,354 | $2,461 |
| Antrim | $1,244 | $1,371 | $1,643 | $2,013 | $2,405 | $2,490 |
| Ashland | $1,104 | $1,272 | $1,592 | $2,120 | $2,215 | $2,425 |
| Atkinson | $1,414 | $1,648 | $2,160 | $2,484 | $2,603 | $2,694 |
| Atkinson & Gilmanton Grant | n/a | $899 | $1,180 | $1,558 | n/a | n/a |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (apartment / multi-family / low-rise / walk-up), effective 2025-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $4 | $5 | $7 | $8 | $11 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $12 | $15 | $20 | $24 | $31 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $21 | $24 | $31 | $38 | $49 |
| Other Electric (Electric) | $48 | $57 | $68 | $79 | $92 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $14 | $20 | $25 | $30 | $38 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $36 | $47 | $59 | $71 | $90 |
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 New Hampshire Housing Finance Agency
- Public Notice: Council on Housing Stability Supportive Housing Working Group – Supportive Housing Inventory Subcommittee Meeting – November 5, 2026The Supportive Housing Inventory Subcommittee will hold a meeting on November 5, 2026, as part of the Council on Housing Stability's working group.
- New Hampshire Housing Releases FY 2026 Annual ReportNew Hampshire Housing has released its FY 2026 Annual Report, showcasing assistance to homebuyers, financing for new affordable apartments, and rental assistance programs.
- New Hampshire Housing’s Housing Opportunity Planning Grant Program Named NNECAPA Project of the YearNew Hampshire Housing's Housing Opportunity Planning Grant Program was recognized as NNECAPA Project of the Year for its innovative and collaborative approach to advancing local housing planning across the state.
- Notice of Public Hearing: TEFRA NH Housing Single-Family BondsNH Housing will hold a public hearing regarding TEFRA NH Housing Single-Family Bonds.
- Notice of Public Hearing: TEFRA CochecoNH Housing will conduct a public hearing for TEFRA Cocheco.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03031 | $1,350 | $1,560 | $1,940 | $2,540 | $2,750 |
| 03033 | $2,340 | $2,710 | $3,360 | $4,350 | $4,760 |
| 03043 | $1,390 | $1,530 | $2,000 | $2,380 | $3,340 |
| 03045 | $1,520 | $1,670 | $2,180 | $2,600 | $2,870 |
| 03047 | $1,160 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,760 |
| 03048 | $1,330 | $1,510 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,710 |
| 03049 | $1,560 | $1,810 | $2,240 | $2,900 | $3,170 |
| 03051 | $1,560 | $1,810 | $2,240 | $2,900 | $3,170 |
| 03052 | $2,000 | $2,310 | $2,870 | $3,720 | $4,060 |
| 03054 | $1,710 | $1,980 | $2,460 | $3,180 | $3,480 |
| 03055 | $1,480 | $1,710 | $2,120 | $2,740 | $3,000 |
| 03057 | $1,500 | $1,690 | $2,160 | $2,840 | $3,070 |
| 03060 | $1,500 | $1,740 | $2,160 | $2,800 | $3,060 |
| 03062 | $1,710 | $1,980 | $2,460 | $3,180 | $3,480 |
| 03063 | $1,710 | $1,980 | $2,460 | $3,180 | $3,480 |
| 03064 | $1,460 | $1,690 | $2,100 | $2,720 | $2,970 |
| 03070 | $1,330 | $1,510 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,790 |
| 03071 | $1,330 | $1,510 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,710 |
| 03076 | $1,410 | $1,560 | $2,050 | $2,540 | $2,710 |
| 03082 | $1,650 | $1,780 | $2,330 | $2,780 | $3,890 |
| 03084 | $1,380 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,360 | $3,310 |
| 03086 | $1,330 | $1,510 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,710 |
| 03101 | $1,890 | $2,070 | $2,710 | $3,230 | $3,560 |
| 03102 | $1,480 | $1,620 | $2,120 | $2,530 | $2,790 |
| 03103 | $1,520 | $1,530 | $2,000 | $2,770 | $2,780 |
| 03104 | $1,520 | $1,630 | $2,130 | $2,770 | $2,800 |
| 03109 | $1,710 | $1,880 | $2,460 | $2,930 | $3,230 |
| 03110 | $2,050 | $2,250 | $2,940 | $3,500 | $3,860 |
| 03244 | $1,260 | $1,380 | $1,810 | $2,350 | $3,030 |
| 03281 | $1,490 | $1,640 | $2,140 | $2,550 | $2,810 |
| 03440 | $1,160 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,850 | $2,590 |
| 03442 | $1,240 | $1,360 | $1,780 | $2,120 | $2,980 |
| 03449 | $1,180 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $2,000 | $2,560 |
| 03458 | $1,410 | $1,540 | $2,020 | $2,410 | $3,380 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
New Hampshire Housing Finance Agency
32 Constitution Dr, Bedford, NH 03110
Phone: (603) 472-8623
Official website: nhhousing.org
Email updates
About New Hampshire Housing Finance Agency
Overview
The New Hampshire Housing Finance Agency operates as a voucher-only Section 8 program, administering 4,338 vouchers. These vouchers support 3,898 households, with an occupancy rate of 91%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Hillsborough County and surrounding areas.
Scale and standing
The New Hampshire Housing Finance Agency ranks first among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, significantly outpacing peers like the Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority and the Nashua Housing and Redevelopment Authority. On a statewide level, it holds the top position among 19 authorities with Section 8 vouchers, underscoring its substantial role in providing rental assistance across New Hampshire.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,530 to $3,190, with an average of $2,098. This is slightly higher than the state average of $1,968. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 03033 at $3,190, while the lowest is in ZIP code 03047 at $1,530.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Manchester, NH
- Nashua, NH
- Amherst, NH
- Antrim, NH
- Bedford, NH
- Bennington, NH
- Brookline, NH
- Francestown, NH
- Goffstown, NH
- Greenfield, NH
- Hancock, NH
- Hillsborough, NH
- Hollis, NH
- Hudson, NH
- Litchfield, NH
- Lyndeborough, NH
- Mason, NH
- Merrimack, NH
- Milford, NH
- Mont Vernon, NH
- New Boston, NH
- New Ipswich, NH
- Pelham, NH
- Peterborough, NH
- Temple, NH
- Weare, NH
- Wilton, NH
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Manchester Housing & Redevelopment AuthorityManchester, NH, 2,185 vouchers
- Nashua Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityNashua, NH, 996 vouchers
- Harbor Homes, Inc.Nashua, NH, 225 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.