Birch Grove PB Section 8 Gorham, NH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Birch Grove is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Gorham, NH with 43 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $531/month on average.
43
total units
98%
occupancy
$531
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 Glen Rd, Gorham, NH Map → |
| Average household income | $25,230/yr |
| Average personal income | $23,037/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 50% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Birch Grove
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 51 Glen Rd, Gorham; 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 (~$531/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights Housing PB Section 8 | Berlin | 10 km |
| Clarence M. Welch Apts Public Housing | Berlin | 10 km |
| St. Regis House PB Section 8 | Berlin | 10 km |
| St. Regis House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berlin | 10 km |
| Notre Dame Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berlin | 10 km |
| Cornerstone Housing North Inc §202 Senior | Berlin | 10 km |
← All subsidized housing in Gorham
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Birch Grove have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Birch Grove?
Residents report average rents near $531/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 Birch Grove?
Contact the management office at 51 Glen Rd in Gorham. 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.