Those who need to learn how to apply for Section 8 in New Hampshire should bear in mind that quite often Section 8 applications can vary from one locale to another. Those NH residents who would like to submit their HUD Section 8 applications in more than one county will have to fill out an application for each county. NH residents can apply for Section 8 in several ways, including sending an email request to the housing authority (who will then email an application) or applicants can call the toll free number to request that a HUD Section 8 application be mailed via regular mail. The HUD Section 8 application is also available for download online. Agents at the public housing authority can also answer questions about how to register for Section 8 housing programs. None of the housing authorities currently offer an online application for low income housing option.

Learn How to Apply for Section 8 Housing in New Hampshire

To sign up for Section 8 in NH, residents will need to first submit the HUD Section 8 application, then await contact from the local public housing authority. In New Hampshire, the housing authority will take the initial HUD Section 8 application and then once a vacancy is available, the applicant’s documentation will be requested for verification. Many counties in NH give a priority status to seniors, the disabled or veterans (or their spouses). The documentation required by most HUD Section 8 applications in NH include Social Security numbers, personal ID (for everyone in household), proof of residency (utility bills, voter’s card), proof of U.S. citizenship and proof of income and assets

The information requested on the HUD Section 8 application will not only include information about the applicant, but will also request information pertaining to anyone that will be living in the home with the applicant. The HUD Section 8 application in NH will require that the applicant, but not necessarily everyone in the home, be a U.S. citizen. Any criminal records, negative rental reports or histories of default on payments to other housing projects will result in the HUD Section 8 application being denied. Many NH housing authorities may also request the following documentation, so applicants are urged to gather them as well:

• Government subsidy reports
• Criminal arrest records
• School transcripts (if the applicant is in school)
• Military papers
• Disability papers

After the HUD Section 8 application has been submitted to the housing authority, it can take up to a couple of weeks to be processed. In New Hampshire, eligibility is not determined when the HUD Section 8 application is received. When housing vouchers become available and the applicant’s name is at the top of the list, they will be contacted and will verify all documents at that time. Of key importance when applying for Section 8 in NH is to sign the forms that authorize the New Hampshire housing authorities to access personal information.

Learn How to Register for the Section 8 Housing Program in New Hampshire

Currently, there is no provision for online application for low income housing in NH therefore, applicants must fill out the forms by hand, then submit them. This initial procedure is all NH residents are required to do to register for Section 8 housing programs. Once the HUD Section 8 application has been verified, the resident will be placed on a waiting list. Currently, in the areas which are closed, the average wait time is six years.

Learn How to Check the Status of a Section 8 Application in New Hampshire

The first step in being able to check status for Section 8 applications in NH is to have received the confirmation number upon submittal of the HUD Section 8 application. If an applicant has not received this confirmation number within two weeks of submitting the HUD Section 8 application, the applicant should call the toll free number to inquire. The confirmation letter that is received will indicate the amount of time the applicant may have to wait before receiving assistance. Those who prefer to register for Section 8 housing programs should note that they are eligible to submit their application to any housing authority in the state, but some residency requirements may be required in some counties.