This housing agency serves Rochester, New Hampshire.
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| Open Until Further Notice: Rochester Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Rochester Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
The Rochester Housing Authority (RHA) iSection 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open until further notice.
There are two ways to apply:
Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above.
The following documents are required when submitting the application: Birth certificates, Social Security Cards, and proof of income for all household members; photo IDs for all adult household members.
This waiting list has the following preferences: Veteran, live and/or work in Rochester.
Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.
For more information, visit the RHA website, or call the office at (603) 332-4126 during normal office hours.
The Rochester Housing Authority (RHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled households.The RHA offers one Public Housing community with 232 units for families and senior/disabled households.There are two ways to apply:
Rochester Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 414 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
77 Olde Farm Lane, Rochester, NH
Visit Website — (603) 332-4126Section 8 Application Checklist
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Rochester Housing Authority serves 394 low-income households. The agency manages 190 Housing Choice Vouchers and 220 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 77 percent of households served by Rochester Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Rochester Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 63 households and make up 16 percent of households served by Rochester Housing Authority.
There are 283 female-headed renter households living in Rochester Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 72% of those served by the Rochester Housing Authority.
| Black | 4 |
| Asian-Pacific Islander | 4 |
| White | 378 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
There are 193 households headed by seniors served by the Rochester Housing Authority. Senior households are 49% of households in Rochester Housing Authority housing.
There are 173 persons with disabilities living in Rochester Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 44% of households served by the Rochester Housing Authority.
The Rochester Housing 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.
19 Glenwood Ave, Rochester, New Hampshire 03867
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