New HUD-VASH Vouchers Awarded as Manchester’s Residences at Chestnut Reaches Full Occupancy for Veterans

July 2, 2026

New Hampshire Housing is pleased to announce that an additional award of twelve vouchers from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has been granted to support the Housing and Urban Development–VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. This award comes as the Residences at Chestnut, HUD-VASH Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), reaches full occupancy.

Located in the heart of Manchester, the Residences at Chestnut includes thirty PBV-VASH units funded by New Hampshire Housing. The property provides veterans with convenient access to local businesses, services, and public transportation. With the new HUD award, NH Housing now administers a total of 227 HUD-VASH vouchers, including the newly awarded twelve, facilitating stable housing for eligible veterans.

The HUD-VASH program combines rental assistance vouchers from HUD with comprehensive case management and supportive services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). NH Housing collaborates closely with its VA partners, including the Manchester VA Medical Center (VAMC) and the White River Junction VAMC, to process referrals and allocate vouchers to ensure veterans receive safe and appropriate housing in the private rental market.

Twenty-eight eligible veterans have successfully leased units at the Residences at Chestnut, with an additional two veterans expected to lease up by July 15, achieving full occupancy of all thirty PBV-VASH units. Each veteran works with HUD-VASH case managers to develop individualized Housing Stability Plans tailored to their unique needs and goals. These plans provide essential supportive services, including assistance with understanding lease obligations, developing budgeting skills, establishing healthy boundaries, and maintaining long-term housing stability.

“We are excited to see the successful lease-up of all units at the Residences at Chestnut as we continue to support our veterans in their journey toward stable housing,” said Brendan Goodwin, Managing Director of NH Housing’s Assisted Housing Division. “The additional HUD vouchers will further enhance our capacity to serve those who have served our country.”

For press inquiries or more information, please contact Etienne LaFond, Director of Communications and Marketing at info@nhhousing.org.