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There are 542 low-income apartments in Cheshire County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Cheshire County, New Hampshire can range from $709 to $913 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 732 low-income homes in Cheshire County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $414 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 25th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Keene Housing | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Moving to Work |
Cheshire County, New Hampshire Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Cheshire County features 732 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
There are 542 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Cheshire County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Cheshire County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Cheshire County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Cheshire County, New Hampshire for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,255 and $1,533.
2024 Cheshire County, New Hampshire Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire County, New Hampshire Fair Market Rent | $945 | $1,061 | $1,394 | $1,833 | $1,888 |
| Cheshire County, New Hampshire Payment Standard Range | $851 to $1,040 | $955 to $1,167 | $1,255 to $1,533 | $1,650 to $2,016 | $1,699 to $2,077 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Cheshire County, NH Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 54 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,389 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 732 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 29.07% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.07 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Median Household Income | $57,782 ±$1,690 |
| Median Rent | $916 ±$38 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 50.82% ± 4.46pp |
| Total Population | 76,430 |
Population and Household Demographics
Cheshire County is a county in New Hampshire with a population of 76,430. There are 30,638 households in the county with an average household size of 2.34 persons. 29.07% of households in Cheshire County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Cheshire County
The median gross income for households in Cheshire County is $57,782 a year, or $4,815 a month. The median rent for the county is $916 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Cheshire County, a household making less than $3,053 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 50.82% of households who rent are overburdened in Cheshire County.
Area Median Income In Cheshire County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Cheshire County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $112,100
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Cheshire County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Cheshire County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Cheshire County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$21,000 | $24,000 | $27,000 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Cheshire County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$35,000 | $40,000 | $45,000 | $50,000 | $54,000 | $58,000 | $62,000 | $66,000 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Cheshire County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$56,000 | $64,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 | $86,400 | $92,800 | $99,200 | $105,600 |
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