Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority

198 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH, 03104
(603)624-2100



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About Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority (MHRA) is the largest public housing agency and largest landlord in Northern New England.

In addition to owning and managing 1,271 public housing apartments for low income families, elderly, and adults with disabilities, MHRA provides housing subsidies for over 1,800 households through the administration of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. MHRA also offers the Homeownership Program conducted in conjunction with the Housing Choice Voucher Program and operated in partnership with New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority and Neighborworks Greater Manchester.

MHRA is widely recognized for its array of supportive programming offered to residents. Among the programs operated by MHRA are a licensed after school child care program, teen educational and recreational activities, adult employment and vocational services, social activities for the elderly and adults with disabilities, and a seven-site Congregate Services Program which provides the supports needed (meals, housekeeping, etc.) to allow the elderly and persons with disabilities to maintain their independence.

MHRA began operating its public housing program in 1945 with 85 units of temporary war housing. An independent, public non-profit, MHRA was established by state legislation and confirmed by a referendum of Manchester citizens in 1941. With policy oversight from a five-member Board of Commissioners, MHRA.s Executive Director and staff carry out all day to day operations, including redevelopment activities on behalf of the City of Manchester, in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.

In 1989, MHRA.s original name . Manchester Housing Authority . was changed to Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority to better reflect MHRA.s role as the primary redevelopment entity in the City of Manchester. Through the years, MHRA has carried out a number of major redevelopment initiatives that have changed the face of Manchester and contributed substantially to the city.s economic health by creating jobs and increasing Manchester.s tax base. Among the projects in which MHRA was involved were the Verizon Center, Manchester Air Park, the Center of New Hampshire, Amoskeag Millyard, and a host of other successful endeavors.

As the region.s leading provider of housing assistance, and in its capacity as a redevelopment agency, MHRA.s current operations and plans for the future are ambitious and exciting. Creative efforts spearheaded by the Authority have recently produced new affordable housing development initiatives resulting in over 6 new units at a total development cost of over $7 million as evidence of MHRA.s renewed emphasis on generating more low income housing opportunities.

Additional Information

The Section 8 waiting list is 8 years long due to lack of funding at this time. However you may still put your name on the waiting list and the public housing list as well. Please call (603) 624-2100 and have the front desk mail you an application packet. You may also stop by as they are open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday.



Mission Statement

In addition to owning and managing 1,271 public housing apartments for low income families, elderly, and adults with disabilities, MHRA provides housing subsidies for over 1,800 households through the administration of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. MHRA also offers the Homeownership Program conducted in conjunction with the Housing Choice Voucher Program and operated in partnership with New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority and Neighborworks Greater Manchester.

Program Summary for Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 1,169 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority administered a total of 2,037 Section 8 Vouchers. Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority is located at 198 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH, 03104 and serves the city of Manchester. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority at, (603)624-2100 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 10
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 2,037
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 1,169
Waiting list for the Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Hillsborough County, NH

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Hillsborough County, NH:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $38,850
  • $44,400
  • $49,950
  • $55,500
  • $59,950
  • $64,400
  • $68,850
  • $73,300
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $23,350
  • $26,650
  • $30,000
  • $33,300
  • $36,000
  • $38,650
  • $41,300
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $54,950
  • $62,800
  • $70,650
  • $78,500
  • $84,800
  • $91,100
  • $97,350
  • $103,650

2017 Fair Market Rents for Hillsborough County, NH

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Hillsborough County, NH:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$749 $895 $1181 $1642 $1789



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority Bedford NH N/A N/A Open 3.27 Miles Contact
Derry Housing & Redevelpment Authority Derry Housing & Redevelpment Authority Derry NH N/A N/A Open 10.14 Miles Contact
Concord Housing + Redevelopment Concord Housing + Redevelopment Concord NH 245 279 Open 15.3 Miles Contact
Harbor Homes, Inc. Harbor Homes, Inc. Nashua NH 83 98 Closed 15.94 Miles Contact
Nashua Housing Authority Nashua Housing Authority Nashua NH 856 662 Open 15.94 Miles Contact
Salem Housing Authority Salem Housing Authority Salem NH N/A N/A Open 19.37 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
1,169
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Hillsborough County Quick Facts

Population: 405,184
Persons Per Household: 2.55
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 35.1%
Homeownership Rate: 67.4%
Housing Units: 166,799
Yearly Income Per Person: $34,390
Median Household Income: $69,829