Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority

This housing agency serves Manchester, New Hampshire.

Waiting List
Open Now: Manchester, New Hampshire Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Now: Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Now: Upland Heights, LIHTC Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Accessible Units, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Supportive Services, 2-Bedroom, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Supportive Services, 1-Bedroom, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Cedar Chestnut Apartments, LIHTC Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Veteran Family Housing, 3-Bedroom Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Tarrytown Road Apartments, 1-Bedroom, Elderly 55+ Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Open Now: Manchester, New Hampshire Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Manchester, New Hampshire.

The Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is now open. Applications can be submitted online.

Open Now: Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority Public Housing waiting list is currently closed as of January 10, 2025.

Open Now: Upland Heights, LIHTC Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Upland Heights, New Hampshire.

The Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority (MHRA) is accepting Low Income Housing Tax Credit program waiting list applications for Upland Heights apartments from July 5, 2023, until further notice.

Please note: "In order to be considered for this property, your household must also apply to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program through MHRA." 

There are four ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Print the paper application.
  3. Pick up an application in person at The MHRA main office, located at 198 Hanover St, from 9:00 am, until 4:00 pm ET.
  4. Call the MHRA main office at (603) 624-2100 to have an application mailed.

Once the paper application is completed, it must be: Returned to the MHRA main office, address mentioned above.

The maximum income limits for each household size are as follows:

  • 1 Person $37,050 | 5 Persons $57,150
  • 2 Persons $42,350 | 6 Persons $61,400
  • 3 Persons $47,350 
  • 4 Persons $52,900 

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MHRA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHRA website on June 30, 2023.

Closed: Accessible Units, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Accessible Units, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom waiting list was open from January 15, 2025, to February 15, 2025. Please check back for future openings.

Closed: Supportive Services, 2-Bedroom, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Other Project Based Waiting List

The Supportive Services, 2-Bedroom, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit waiting list was open from January 20, 2025, to February 20, 2025.

Closed: Supportive Services, 1-Bedroom, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Other Project Based Waiting List

The Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority (MHRA) last accepted Supportive Services Low-Income Housing Tax Credit waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments from the earliest confirmed date of May 19, 2022, until further notice. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the MHRA, applicants "Must meet all criteria

  1. Elderly or disabled
  2. Homeless or at-risk of homelessness
  3. In need of assistance with a minimum of 2 Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (i.e. meals, housekeeping, laundry, coordination of transportation)
  4. A Household with members under the age of 18 are ineligible"

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Print the paper application.

For more information, visit the MHRA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHRA on May 19, 2022 and updated on April 11, 2024.

Closed: Cedar Chestnut Apartments, LIHTC Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Upland Heights, New Hampshire.

The Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority (MHRA) last accepted Low Income Housing Tax Credit program waiting list applications for 2-Bedroom Apartments at Cedar Chestnut Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of April 11, 2024, until further notice. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: "In order to be considered for this property, Recommend and/or requires application/placement on the Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List as well."

There were two ways to apply while the waitlist was open:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Print the paper application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was to be either:

  1. Returned to the MHRA main office Drop Box
  2. Mailed to the Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MHRA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHRA online application on April 11, 2024.

Closed: Veteran Family Housing, 3-Bedroom Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Manchester, New Hampshire.

The Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority (MHRA) last accepted Veteran Family Housing waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of April 11, 2024, until further notice.

Please note: "Household Head, Co-Head, or Spouse must be a Veteran."

There were two ways to apply while the waitlist was open:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Print the paper application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was to be either:

  1. Returned to the MHRA main office Drop Box
  2. Mailed to the Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

This waiting list had the following preference: Veteran

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MHRA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHRA online application on April 11, 2024.

Closed: Tarrytown Road Apartments, 1-Bedroom, Elderly 55+ Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Manchester, New Hampshire.

The Tarrytown Road Apartments waiting list for 1-Bedroom Elderly 55+ units was open from February 1, 2025, to March 1, 2025. Applications are no longer being accepted.

About The Agency

Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority provides affordable housing for up to 3,270 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm
Friday 8:30am-4:00pm

198 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH

Visit Website(603) 624-2100

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority?

Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority serves 3,071 low-income households. The agency manages 2,176 Housing Choice Vouchers and 1,157 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 73 percent of households served by Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority households.

How many Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 706 households and make up 23 percent of households served by Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority?

There are 2057 female-headed renter households living in Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority housing. Households headed by females are 67% of those served by the Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority renters?

Black 276
Asian-Pacific Islander 31
White 2,150
Hispanic 583

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority?

There are 1105 households headed by seniors served by the Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Senior households are 36% of households in Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority housing?

There are 1074 persons with disabilities living in Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 35% of households served by the Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority?

The Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Laurette Sweeny Apartments

800 S Porter St Ext, Manchester, New Hampshire 03103

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based

Mary Gale Apartments

600 Maple St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Rev. Raymond A. Burns Apartments

55 South Main St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104

bed 1-2
payment Subsidized

Henry J. Pariseau Apartments

55 Amory St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03102

bed Studio-1
payment Subsidized

Gallen Apartments

200 Hanover St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104

payment Subsidized

Elmwood Gardens

120 Omalley St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03103

payment Subsidized

Kelley Falls

315 Kimball St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03102

payment Subsidized

Christos Kalivas Apartments

175 Chestnut St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03101

payment Subsidized

Thomas B. O'Malley Apartments

259 Chestnut St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03101

bed 1-3
payment Subsidized

Benoit Homes West Side

20 Walker St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03102

payment Subsidized

Scattered Sites - Elderly

574 Pine St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03103

payment Subsidized

Scattered Sites - Family

247 Central St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03102

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
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