Local Information for New Hampshire

The Granite State is more popularly known as New Hampshire. Located in northeastern United States, it has a lot of granite formations, which explains its nickname. The state maybe one of the country’s smallest in terms of land area, but it does not mean life in New Hampshire is not exciting.

For starters, New Hampshire is home to one of the East Coast largest ski mountains. So, excitement is always up in the air, especially during the cold winter months. A lot of people visit for skiing, snowmobiling, and other equally fun winter activities. In addition, New Hampshire is also the home of several big name personalities like actor/producer Adam Sandler, musician Ronnie James Dio, and acclaimed author Dan Brown.

New Hampshire is perfect for families aiming to build a home because it has a lot of family-oriented activities like county fairs and sugaring-off open houses (for their sap houses). Businesses will also love the state’s no general sales tax policy.

The state’s capital, Concord, is where you’ll find the prestigious University of New Hampshire School of Law. On the other hand, Manchester, its largest city, is a favorite in the list of most affordable and livable cities in America.

Affordable Housing in New Hampshire

If you’re planning to relocate and build a home in New Hampshire, you won’t have to worry about finding an affordable home. The New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority is the New Hampshire housing authority that will assist you in your home rental and ownership program needs. It has programs for families and individuals, including the elderly and disabled, who do not have enough income for their housing needs. It was established in 2004 and, over the years, has helped more than 30,000 families and created over 14,000 rental housing units for the residents of the Granite State.

In Concord, the Concord Housing + Redevelopment or CH+R has programs that are intended to help individuals and families find the home of their dreams. Meanwhile, in Manchester, you’ll find help from the Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

Rental Assistance in New Hampshire

The Granite State, like most states in the US, offers rental assistance to deserving residents through the Section 8 or Housing Choice Voucher program initiated by the HUD or Department of Housing and Urban Development. This program allows qualified individuals or households to find a home and pay only a portion of their rent according to their adjusted income. The balance will be paid by the program, with the New Hampshire Housing paying it off directly to the landlord.

Only a limited number of applicants are accepted at a time, so it is always best to consult with authorities regarding qualifications and requirements that need to be submitted.

With all these programs and agencies helping you out, finding and building your dream home in New Hampshire will be easy. Check out rental assistance online, too, for additional information.