How many low income apartments are in Berlin, NH?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Berlin with approximately 495 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Berlin?

Tenant-paid rents in Berlin's assisted buildings typically range from about $372 to $548 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Berlin?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Berlin?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Coos County: about $994/mo for one-bedroom and $1,287/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Berlin, NH

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Berlin with roughly 495 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $372 to $548 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.

assisted properties

495

subsidized units

$460

typical rent

8 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Berlin

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Berlin

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Brookside Park PB Section 8	120	$548	—
Brookside Park LIHTC	120	—	—
Northern Lights Housing PB Section 8	63	$372	—
Clarence M. Welch Apts Public Housing	55	$414	8 mo
St. Regis House PB Section 8	42	$447	—
St. Regis House LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Notre Dame Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	33	—	—
Cornerstone Housing North Inc §202 Senior	12	$530	—
Verdun Residence PB Section 8	8	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Berlin (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Brookside Park PB Section 8	120	$548	—
Northern Lights Housing PB Section 8	63	$372	—
St. Regis House PB Section 8	42	$447	—
St. Regis House LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Notre Dame Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	33	—	—
Verdun Residence PB Section 8	8	—	—

Public housing developments in Berlin

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Clarence M. Welch Apts Public Housing	55	$414	8 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Berlin

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Brookside Park LIHTC	120	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Coos County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Coos County: studio $988, 1-BR $994, 2-BR $1,287, 3-BR $1,702, 4-BR $1,708.

Full FMR table for Coos County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Berlin

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.