How many low income apartments are in Exeter, NH?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Exeter with approximately 285 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Exeter?

Tenant-paid rents in Exeter's assisted buildings typically range from about $648 to $648 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 Exeter?

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 Exeter?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Rockingham County: about $1,692/mo for one-bedroom and $2,220/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Exeter, NH

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Exeter with roughly 285 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $648 to $648 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.

assisted properties

285

subsidized units

$648

typical rent

14 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Exeter

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Exeter

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Squamscott View Apts Public Housing	107	$648	14 mo
Three Meeting Place LIHTC	43	—	—
One Meeting Place LIHTCPB Section 8	39	—	—
Meeting Place at Exeter LIHTC	32	—	—
Squamscott Block LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
6 Meeting Place LIHTC	26	—	—
Summer Street LIHTC	8	—	—
Four Meeting Place §811 PRA	0	—	—
One Meeting Place §811 PRA	0	—	—
Three Meeting Place §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Exeter (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
One Meeting Place LIHTCPB Section 8	39	—	—
Squamscott Block LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—

Public housing developments in Exeter

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
Squamscott View Apts Public Housing	107	$648	14 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Exeter

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
Three Meeting Place LIHTC	43	—	—
Meeting Place at Exeter LIHTC	32	—	—
6 Meeting Place LIHTC	26	—	—
Summer Street LIHTC	8	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Rockingham County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Rockingham County: studio $1,601, 1-BR $1,692, 2-BR $2,220, 3-BR $2,722, 4-BR $3,006.

Full FMR table for Rockingham County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Exeter

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.