Benoit Homes West Side Public Housing Manchester, NH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Benoit Homes West Side is a Public Housing community in Manchester, NH with 68 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $402/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 34 months.
68
total units
100%
occupancy
$402
avg resident rent
34 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 163 2nd St, Manchester, NH Map → |
| Average household income | $17,172/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,970/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Benoit Homes West Side
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 163 2nd St, Manchester; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$402/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Manchester
- Beech Hill LIHTC
- Pariseau/burns Public Housing
- Elmwood Gardens Public Housing
- Omalley/kalivas Public Housing
- Scattered Sites-elderly Public Housing
- Kelley Falls Public Housing
- Piscataquog River Family Housing LIHTC
- Meetinghouse at Riverfront LIHTC
- Renew Ii LIHTC
- Renew I LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Varney School Apartments PB Section 8 | Manchester | 0.8 km |
| Renaissance Viii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Manchester | 0.8 km |
| Carpenter Center Inc. PB Section 8 | Manchester | 1.4 km |
| Gallen Apts Public Housing | Manchester | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Sites-family Public Housing | Manchester | 1.4 km |
| Brown School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Manchester | 1.4 km |
| Cedar House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Manchester | 1.4 km |
| Cedar House LIHTC | Manchester | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Manchester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Benoit Homes West Side have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Benoit Homes West Side?
Residents report average rents near $402/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Benoit Homes West Side?
Contact the management office at 163 2nd St in Manchester. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.