Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Keene, NH
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Keene with roughly 641 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $407 to $559 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Keene
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Keene
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Square Terrace PB Section 8 | 90 | $407 | — |
| Central Square Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Cleveland Place PB Section 8 | 75 | $525 | — |
| Autumn Leaf Village PB Section 8 | 56 | $482 | — |
| Brookbend East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Keene Highlands LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Brookbend West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Stone Arch Senior Housing LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Keene East Side Senior Housing LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Brookbend East PB Section 8 | 29 | $559 | — |
| Westmill Senior Housing LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Brookbend West PB Section 8 | 25 | $534 | — |
| Cityside Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Railroad Square Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Stone Arch Family LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Keene (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Square Terrace PB Section 8 | 90 | $407 | — |
| Central Square Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Cleveland Place PB Section 8 | 75 | $525 | — |
| Autumn Leaf Village PB Section 8 | 56 | $482 | — |
| Brookbend East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Brookbend West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Brookbend East PB Section 8 | 29 | $559 | — |
| Brookbend West PB Section 8 | 25 | $534 | — |
| Cityside Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Railroad Square Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Keene
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keene Highlands LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Stone Arch Senior Housing LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Keene East Side Senior Housing LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Westmill Senior Housing LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Stone Arch Family LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cheshire County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cheshire County: studio $1,328, 1-BR $1,468, 2-BR $1,926, 3-BR $2,518, 4-BR $2,550.
Full FMR table for Cheshire County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Keene
- 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
- Hinsdale, NH
- Swanzey, NH
- Walpole, NH
- Winchester, NH
- Manchester, NH
- Nashua, NH
- Portsmouth, NH
- Dover, NH
- Concord, NH
- Rochester, NH
- Laconia, NH
- Claremont, NH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.