How many low income apartments are in Dover, NH?

HUD administrative data tracks 17 subsidized properties in Dover with approximately 1,194 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Dover?

Tenant-paid rents in Dover's assisted buildings typically range from about $454 to $551 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 Dover?

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 Dover?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Strafford County: about $1,677/mo for one-bedroom and $2,194/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Dover, NH

There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dover with roughly 1,194 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $454 to $551 per month. Median reported wait: about 40 months.

assisted properties

1,194

subsidized units

$503

typical rent

40 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Dover

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dover

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Amp 3-ct,wt,sj Public Housing	184	$455	47 mo
Whittier Falls LIHTC	184	—	—
Redden Gardens LIHTC	150	—	—
Westgate Village LIHTC	130	—	—
Amp 2- Np,uc,ebt Public Housing	90	$454	32 mo
Cocheco Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	78	—	—
Cocheco Park Associates PB Section 8	78	$551	—
Rutland Manor PB Section 8	50	$483	—
Addison Place LIHTC	45	—	—
Woodbury Mills LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Bradley Commons I LIHTC	39	—	—
Mast Landing Unit a LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Bellamy Mills LIHTC	30	—	—
Cbm-covered Bridge Manor-059 §202 Senior	26	$536	—
Mast Landing Unit B LIHTCPB Section 8	26	—	—
Bradley Commons Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	10	—	—
Bradley Commons Ii §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Dover (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
Cocheco Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	78	—	—
Cocheco Park Associates PB Section 8	78	$551	—
Rutland Manor PB Section 8	50	$483	—
Woodbury Mills LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Mast Landing Unit a LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Mast Landing Unit B LIHTCPB Section 8	26	—	—
Bradley Commons Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	10	—	—

Public housing developments in Dover

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
Amp 3-ct,wt,sj Public Housing	184	$455	47 mo
Amp 2- Np,uc,ebt Public Housing	90	$454	32 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Dover

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
Whittier Falls LIHTC	184	—	—
Redden Gardens LIHTC	150	—	—
Westgate Village LIHTC	130	—	—
Addison Place LIHTC	45	—	—
Bradley Commons I LIHTC	39	—	—
Bellamy Mills LIHTC	30	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Strafford County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Strafford County: studio $1,601, 1-BR $1,677, 2-BR $2,194, 3-BR $2,693, 4-BR $2,941.

Full FMR table for Strafford County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Dover

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.