UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026
Open Section 8 Waiting Lists in New Hampshire
22 authorities are currently accepting applications
22 Open Lists
17 Cities
The housing authorities below have an open Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) or public housing waiting list in New Hampshire as of September 2026. Apply to every list you qualify for, and note any closing dates. For authorities whose lists are closed, browse the full list of New Hampshire housing authorities to check status and plan ahead.
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22 Open Waiting Lists in New Hampshire
- New Hampshire Housing Finance AuthorityBedford, NH · 603-310-9229Open
- Stewart Property ManagementBedford, NH · 802.230.0291Open
- Berlin Housing AuthorityBerlin, NH · 603-752-4240Open
- Lancaster Housing AuthorityBerlin, NH · 603-752-4240Open
- Northumberland Housing AuthorityBerlin, NH · 603-752-4240Open
- Claremont Housing AuthorityClaremont, NH · 603-542-6411Open
- Concord Housing AuthorityConcord, NH · 603-224-4059Open
- Derry Housing & Redevelopment AuthorityDerry, NH · 603-434-8717Open
- Dover Housing AuthorityDover, NH · 603-742-5804Open
- Exeter Housing AuthorityExeter, NH · 603-778-8110Open
- Keene HousingKeene, NH · 603-352-6161Open
- Laconia Housing Authority and RedevelopmentLaconia, NH · 603-524-2112Open
- Manchester Housing & Redevelopment AuthorityManchester, NH · 603-624-2100Open
- z BAD DATA - Do not useManchester, NH · 03104Open
- Harbor CareNashua, NH · 603-882-3616Open
- Nashua Housing AuthorityNashua, NH · 603-883-5661Open
- Housing Authority of the Town of NewmarketNewmarket, NH · 603-659-5444Open
- Portsmouth Housing AuthorityPortsmouth, NH · 603-770-0707Open
- Rochester Housing AuthorityRochester, NH · 603-332-4126Open
- Salem Housing AuthoritySalem, NH · 603-893-6417Open
- Somersworth Housing AuthoritySomersworth, NH · 603-692-2864Open
- Lebanon Housing AuthorityWest Lebanon, NH · 603-298-5753Open
New Hampshire Open Waiting List FAQs
As of September 2026, 22 housing authorities have an open Section 8 or public housing waiting list in New Hampshire, spread across 17 cities. This page lists each one with contact details and, where available, the date the list closes.
Contact the housing authority directly using the phone number or website listed for each authority below. You will complete a pre-application, provide proof of income, identification, and household details, and submit before the closing date. Many New Hampshire authorities now accept applications online.
Yes. Each housing authority keeps its own separate waiting list, so applying to every open list you qualify for in New Hampshire increases your chance of receiving assistance sooner. There is no penalty for being on multiple lists.
Closed lists reopen periodically, sometimes annually and sometimes by lottery. Check back on this page, which we update regularly, and browse every New Hampshire housing authority to see their individual status and set reminders for reopenings.
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Last updated: 2026-09-06