H O M E O W N E R S H I P
31 First-Generation Homebuyers Have Achieved Homeownership
Our 1stGenHomeNH initiative provides $10,000 in downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers. To be eligible, the buyer must be a first-generation homebuyer (no prior homeownership experience for themselves or their parents). The program can be combined with our other downpayment assistance initiative, providing cash assistance up to $20,000 for qualified homebuyers.
M U L T I F A M I L Y _H O U S I N G
New Workforce Housing Celebrated in Salem
The ribbon cutting marked the completion of Depot & Main Apartments, developed by Elm Grove Companies. It will provide 74 new, affordable workforce housing units in Salem.
Financing Reserved for Five New Multifamily Housing Developments
Financing reservations for five 9% Low-income Housing Tax Credit multifamily housing developments in Nashua, Keene, Woodstock, Newmarket, and Wolfeboro were approved by the NH Housing Board of Directors. These 151 units will help meet the state's critical need for affordable rental housing. Final approval is anticipated in February.
Spread the Word About Our Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Program Funds
Up to $12,000 in grants, up to $11,000 in loan funds plus up to $3,000 for Healthy Homes grants for safety repairs per unit are available to assist homeowners and residential property owners to become lead-safe certified. Childcare facilities may receive up to $150,000. Learn More.
A S S I S T E D _H O U S I N G
Coming Soon: New Portals
Our Assisted Housing Division recently transitioned to Yardi. We anticipate some inconvenience to users during the conversion period. In the coming weeks, new portals will be available for owners, participants and applicants which will offer improved functionality and better user experience.  
Landlords Wanted
Our Landlord Incentive Program offers $1,000 as an incentive to new landlords who lease to a participant in the Housing Choice Voucher Programs. If you have a vacant unit, call us for a referral. 
R E S E A R C H, _E N G A G E M E N T, _A N D _P O L I C Y
Two new programs focusing on housing challenges faced by urban areas and specific challenges within towns and rural communities recently aired on NHPBS channels and online. Check out Working the Housing Problem by Jay Childs, producer of Communities and Consequences. The discussions were moderated by NH Housing's Sarah Wrightsman.
Available Accessory Dwelling Resources
Learn more about these innovative housing solutions, the driving forces behind the legislation, its impact on affordable housing, and the collaborative efforts of diverse stakeholders .
What We Are Following
Different ways of addressing the state’s severe shortage of housing are at the forefront of the 2024 session of the New Hampshire Legislature.
C O N T A C T _U S
Homeownership
Assisted Housing
Research, Engagement, and Policy
Multifamily Housing
Asset Management
Communications, Press and General Inquiries
About New Hampshire Housing: As a self-supporting public corporation, New Hampshire Housing promotes, finances and supports housing solutions for the people of New Hampshire. We operate rental and homeownership programs designed to assist low- and moderate-income persons with obtaining affordable housing. Since its inception, NH Housing has helped more than 55,000 families purchase their own homes and has been instrumental in financing the creation of 16,000 multifamily housing units. NHHousing.org
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