Resources in Response to COVID-19
$23.43
The current Housing Wage in New Hampshire
Source: Out of Reach 2020 Report, National Low Income Housing Coalition
20,000
The number of new affordable homes necessary to address the economic needs of the state
Source: 2019 Housing Market Reports, NH Housing Finance Authority
>2% Vacancy
New Hampshire lacks enough rental housing
Source: 2020 Residential Rental Costs Survey, NH Housing Finance Authority
Housing Action NH is a coalition of organizations united around a common vision that everyone benefits when all Granite Staters have an affordable place to call home.
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Relief can't wait. We call on Congress to pass a bipartisan relief package to address housing needs and advance the Coronavirus Relief Fund deadline. #reliefpackagenow #nhpolitics @SenatorShaheen @SenatorHassan @RepChrisPappas @RepAnnieKuster
Information on the CDC's National Eviction Moratorium - https://mailchi.mp/4fbff879d37e/cdcs-national-eviction-moratorium #nhpolitics
NEW: I’m pleased @HUDgov has responded to my request and released guidance allowing nearly $10.4 million provided by the CARES Act to NH for emergency housing assistance to be used to support our shelters & prevent vulnerable Granite Staters from becoming homeless amid COVID-19. https://twitter.com/SenatorShaheen/status/1279073696188162048
As NH lifts its eviction moratorium, I’m calling on @HUDgov to expedite release of stalled CARES Act $ for housing. These are $ that NH could use for shelters & hotel/motel vouchers, yet most of this funding has been stalled. Let’s get this funding to Granite Staters who need it!
Housing advocates raise concerns over new assistance program #nhpolitics https://www.eagletimes.com/news/housing-advocates-raise-concerns-over-new-assistance-program/article_f493e90f-9800-5a89-8fc7-efb2a3128d5b.html
Last month we launched the Housing Relief Program to keep people from losing their housing & to secure/maintain permanent housing. Funding is available to households unable to pay rent due to #COVID19. This is a $35M, ongoing program with no current end date. Click below to apply