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Caption: Martha Stone, Executive Director of Cross Roads House in Portsmouth, N.H. Photo/Scott Merrill
One year after the Covid-19 pandemic was declared to be a public health emergency by Gov. Sununu, the rental market in New Hampshire will be receiving another dose of government assistance on March 15. But even with new relief on the way, the creation of affordable housing remains a pressing issue for the state.
The latest round of rental assistance comes from a stimulus bill passed in Jan. that dedicated $25 billion to the states. The money is part of the Coronavirus Relief Fund, run by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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New Hampshire is opening up its next round of assistance for rent, and utilities (including internet) at noon on Monday, March 15. We’re answering some frequently asked questions about who qualifies and the application process. What we answer here is a broad overview of the program. If you have more detailed questions, check out this FAQ from the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority.
We re working on stories about the state s COVID housing assistance program. Are you applying? If so, and you want to share your experience, reach out to our reporter Daniela Allee at dallee@nhpr.org. Information for Tenants:
Published: 3/5/2021 8:02:04 AM
The New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority has launched an initiative to help essential frontline workers become homeowners.
The new Community Heroes Initiative provides a $3,000 closing-cost credit to eligible first-time homebuyers who finance through one of New Hampshire Housing’s Plus mortgage programs. Eligible borrowers include healthcare, daycare and eldercare workers; law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders; educators; and active members of the armed services.
The initiative’s $3,000 grant goes directly to the lender as a closing-cost credit, and the borrower is not required to repay this credit, the agency said. There is a maximum program income limit of $135,300, and funding for the initiative is limited.
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