OPEN: Keene Housing is currently open and does not have a predetermined closing date.

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Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024

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Keene Housing (KH) Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open, since at least October 23, 2018, until further notice.

Please note: The Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program is for disabled households only.

To apply, download and print the application online. Scroll down to the "Download the Pre-application" section, and select the "pre-application" link.

Once the application has been completed, it can be:

  1. Mailed or hand delivered to the KH office, located at 831 Court Street Keene, NH 03431.
  2. Emailed to apply@keenehousing.org.

If an applicant needs help filling out the application, visit the KH office on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm for assistance.

It is not known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list. KH will contact applicants about the status of their application within 10 days since after the application is submitted.

For more information, visit the KA website here, or call the office at (603) 352-6161.

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Keene Housing Mainstream Voucher Applicant Preferences

Keene Housing has preferences for: Preferences Unconfirmed. Preferences are not required but Mainstream Voucher applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Keene Housing

Keene Housing Mainstream Voucher Waiting List is managed by Keene Housing.

Keene Housing provides affordable housing for up to 774 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

What should I do after applying to the Keene Housing Mainstream Voucher waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Keene Housing Mainstream Voucher waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Keene Housing Mainstream Voucher waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Keene Housing Mainstream Voucher waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Keene Housing Mainstream Voucher waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Keene Housing Mainstream Voucher waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

For the Keene Housing Mainstream Voucher waiting list, how do I print out an application?

To print out an application, a paper form must be printed from a device that is connected to the internet. This document is usually in the form of a .doc, docx, or .pdf. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.

Who has a Section 8 voucher already?

If you are considering applying for a voucher, you may be interested to know who already has a voucher, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who have a Section or project-based voucher issued by Keene Housing.

How many renters have a Section 8 voucher with Keene Housing?

At the start of 2024, Keene Housing was managing 824 Section 8 vouchers. Of the total number of vouchers managed, there were 626 households with a voucher. This represents 76% of the total voucher allotment for Keene Housing.

According to HUD, there is a total of 1,257 people living in households with a Section 8 voucher issued by Keene Housing, with the average number of people per household being 2.

Are there any Keene Housing Section 8 vouchers not issued to renters?

Though Section 8 voucher programs are over-subscribed across the nation with all programs having a waiting list, each month, each housing agency managing vouchers has vouchers that are not issued to renters. This can result from turnover in the program if someone with a voucher buys a home, sees an increase in their income, passes away, or otherwise discontinues the use of their voucher.

The time it takes to transfer voucher funding from one recipient to another can be many months. Managing the Section 8 waiting list, qualifying new voucher holders, and approving new homes or apartments takes time. In addition, in some areas, there is an extreme housing shortage or landlords may refuse to rent to persons using a Section 8 voucher to pay their rent. This results in longer than usual ramp-up times for new voucher holders.

The Keene Housing Section 8 HCV program that this waiting list covers had 76% of its vouchers utilized by households with 24% unutilized at the start of 2024. This means that 198 Section 8 vouchers out of a total of 824 were in processing at the time HUD reported the data.

How many Keene Housing Section 8 households have children?

Of the 626 Section 8 voucher-holding households with the Keene Housing, 231 have at least one child. There are 25 two-parent households in the Keene Housing voucher program, and 206 single-parent households. There were 190 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Keene Housing Section 8 households earn?

The average annual household income for Keene Housing Section 8 Voucher holders is $20,173 The average annual income per person is $11,282 The average voucher holder earns 26% of the local Area Median Income.

Keene Housing voucher household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 6 1%
$5,000 - $9,999 25 4%
$10,000 - $14,999 225 36%
$15,000 - $19,999 138 22%
$20,000+ 238 38%

What is the source of income for Keene Housing Section 8 households?

Of all voucher holders, 173 (21%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 16 (2%) voucher-holding households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 610 (74%) voucher-holding households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Keene Housing Section 8 voucher pay for tenants?

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program pays 70% of the cost of rent plus utilities for any household receiving the housing assistance.

For the Keene Housing Section 8 program, the federal government is providing, on average, $339 per month to each household, for an average annual cost of $4,068. The program as a whole is paying landlords $212,214 per month, for an annual economic benefit to landlords of $2,546,568

How much does the average Keene Housing Section 8 tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the Section 8 tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Keene Housing Section 8 HCV programs, the average family expenditure is $198 per month or $2,376 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $123,948 per month, which is $1,487,376 per year.

What is the average rent of a Section 8 apartment or home in the Keene Housing program?

The average total rent paid to Section 8 landlords is $537 per month which includes payment contributed by both tenant households and the federal government. This is a program-wide rent average across all bedroom size rentals.

What is the average utility cost paid by Keene Housing Section 8 renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $190 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Keene Housing Section 8 homes?

Of the 824 households with a Section 8 voucher, 344 (55%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 163 (26%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 119 (19%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 10% of Housing Choice Voucher recipients are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Keene Housing Section 8 households?

5% of Keene Housing Section 8 HCV program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

Racial/ethnic makeup of Keene Housing Section 8 tenants
Race Number of Households % of Households
Asian/Pacific Islander 0 0%
Black Non-Hispanic 13 2%
Native American/Alaskan 6 1%
White Non-Hispanic 595 95%
Black Hispanic 0 0%
White Hispanic 6 1%
Other Hispanic 0 0%

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Keene Housing Section 8 HCV program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 19 3%
25-50/td> 276 44%
51-61 132 21%
62-84 188 30%
85 or Older 19 3%
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