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NH Emergency Rental Assistance Program Paused
Given the announcement by the U.S. Treasury that New Hampshire will not receive any additional resources to continue its Emergency Rental Assistance program beyond December 29, 2022, New Hampshire Housing is announcing a pause to incoming applications under the NH Emergency Rental Assistance Program (NHERAP). Effective Friday, October 21, 2022, new applications will not be accepted pending a review of the existing pipeline of applications, the level of federal funding available, and the status of existing State requests to U.S. Treasury for additional funding.
Support services will continue to be available through the five Community Action Partnership (CAP) agencies, and all applications in the pipeline will be reviewed and funded (pending eligibility and availability of funds).
Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funding Update 12.19.22. Click to read more.
The NH Emergency Rental Assistance Program provides financial assistance for New Hampshire renters who cannot pay their rent and utilities during the pandemic. The program works with tenants and landlords. The state’s five Community Action Partnership agencies accept and process applications for assistance ( CAPNH.org).
Since it launched in March 2021, NHERAP has expended over $296 million to help more than 27,000 New Hampshire households remain in their homes by making payments to property owners and utility companies.
As of October 1, 2021, eligibility guidelines for the NH Emergency Rental Assistance Program state:
- Households may qualify for assistance for past-due and future rent and utility payments for a period not to exceed 18 months (when necessary to ensure housing stability and subject to funding availability).
- At least one person in the household must have qualified for unemployment benefits, had their income reduced, had significant costs, or had other financial hardship during the pandemic. Certain income requirements must be met.
- Past-due rent including reasonable late and legal fees.
- Three months of future rent payments if needed for housing stability.
- Utilities, such as electricity, home heating costs, water, sewer, trash.
- Other housing-related costs such as internet and relocation expenses (including rental application fees, utility hook-up fees, and security deposits).
- Households may qualify for utility assistance even if they do not receive or need rental assistance.
If you need assistance with an eviction contact 603 Legal Aid, which provides free civil legal services to low-income people. Note that Governor Sununu signed Senate Bill 126, which bars eviction for nonpayment of rent if tenants have paid or have qualified for rental assistance.
For more details, please read:
What is the application process for NH Emergency Rental Assistance Program?
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Apply using the online application on each of the five Community Action Partnership agency websites. Click here to find the CAP agency that serves the community where you live.
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If you need assistance in completing the application, contact your CAP agency or call 2-1-1 to identify your CAP agency.
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When you apply, the CAP agency will assist you in identifying the information and documents you need. This may include documentation of: unemployment, job loss, or hours being reduced, increased expenses, or other pandemic-related income hardships.
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The CAP agencies will review applications, check eligibility, and process payments for expenses to landlords and utilities. CAP staff are also available to assist with the application process.
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Applications are processed in the order that they are received.
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Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about the NH Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Are you at risk of losing your home?
HomeHelpNH provides resources for renters and homeowners who are at risk of losing their home. Visit HomeHelpNH.org or call 2-1-1, a free service offered by Granite United Way.
The NH Emergency Rental Assistance Program is a federally funded rental assistance program through the Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery (GOFERR). It is administered by New Hampshire Housing, in collaboration with GOFERR and the state’s five Community Action Partnership agencies.
Who NHERP Has Helped
Manchester
NASHUA
PITTSFIELD
Program Information
NHERAP applicants are accepted on a first-come basis to enable applications to be processed timely and for households to receive assistance quickly. NHERAP has been paused and upon reopening, qualifying households at or below 50% of AMI and households with one or more individuals that have not been employed for the 90-day period preceding the date of application will be prioritized for the remainder of the NHERAP funds.
NHERAP PROGRAM LINKS
- Apply at CapNH.org (Community Action Partnership agency)
- How to Complete the Online Application (video)
- NHERAP Frequently Asked Questions (Landlords)
- NHERAP Frequently Asked Questions (Tenants)
- NHERAP Preguntas Frecuentes
Please note: The national eviction moratorium ended in August 2021. If you need assistance with an eviction, contact 603 Legal Aid, which provides free civil legal services to low-income people.
RENTER & LANDLORD RESOURCES
- Call 2-1-1 for assistance
- Visit CapNH.org to find your local Community Action Partnership (CAP) agency
- 603 Legal Aid
- Emergency Broadband Benefit Available