Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Nashua, NH
There are 39 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Nashua with roughly 2,517 assisted units — including 18 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 18 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $314 to $615 per month. Median reported wait: about 69 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Nashua
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Nashua
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maynard Homes Public Housing | 361 | $529 | — |
| Mountain View LIHTC | 345 | — | — |
| Arel Manor Public Housing | 253 | $495 | 69 mo |
| Monahan Manor 4% LIHTCPB Section 8 | 166 | — | — |
| Marshall Street Apartments LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| Amherst Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 124 | $615 | — |
| Cotton Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | — | — |
| Coliseum Seniors Residence PB Section 8 | 100 | $584 | — |
| Gatewood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| Gatewood Manor PB Section 8 | 97 | $551 | — |
| Wagner Court §202 Senior | 70 | $576 | — |
| Monahan Manor 9% LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Davidson Landing 2 §202 Senior | 46 | $459 | — |
| Pratt Homes PB Section 8 | 45 | $499 | — |
| Pratt Homes LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Streeter Shores §202 Senior | 43 | $537 | — |
| Coliseum Seniors Residence Unit 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Village Gate PB Section 8 | 39 | $447 | — |
| Ahepa 35 Apartments §202 Senior | 38 | $537 | — |
| Davidson Landing §202 Senior | 36 | $472 | — |
| Xavier House PB Section 8 | 34 | $534 | — |
| Xavier House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Salmon Brook Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Casimir Place LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Brentwood Manor Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Eighteen Merrimack PB Section 8 | 22 | $546 | — |
| Millette Manor LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Park View Apts LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Harbor Homes Ii, Inc. PB Section 8 | 13 | $341 | — |
| Harbor Homes Iii, Inc. PB Section 8 | 10 | $314 | — |
| Harbor Homes Group Home PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Ledge/mclaren LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| Harbor Avenue Apartments PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Hh Ownership Condos §811 | 5 | — | — |
| 249 Main Street §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| 6 Summer St LIHTC | — | — | — |
| Marshall Street Apartments §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| One Clocktower Pl LIHTC | — | — | — |
| Two Clocktower Pl LIHTC | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Nashua (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monahan Manor 4% LIHTCPB Section 8 | 166 | — | — |
| Amherst Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 124 | $615 | — |
| Cotton Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | — | — |
| Coliseum Seniors Residence PB Section 8 | 100 | $584 | — |
| Gatewood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| Gatewood Manor PB Section 8 | 97 | $551 | — |
| Monahan Manor 9% LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Pratt Homes PB Section 8 | 45 | $499 | — |
| Coliseum Seniors Residence Unit 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Village Gate PB Section 8 | 39 | $447 | — |
| Xavier House PB Section 8 | 34 | $534 | — |
| Xavier House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Salmon Brook Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Eighteen Merrimack PB Section 8 | 22 | $546 | — |
| Harbor Homes Ii, Inc. PB Section 8 | 13 | $341 | — |
Public housing developments in Nashua
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maynard Homes Public Housing | 361 | $529 | — |
| Arel Manor Public Housing | 253 | $495 | 69 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Nashua
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View LIHTC | 345 | — | — |
| Marshall Street Apartments LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| Pratt Homes LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Casimir Place LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Brentwood Manor Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Millette Manor LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Park View Apts LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Ledge/mclaren LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 6 Summer St LIHTC | — | — | — |
| One Clocktower Pl LIHTC | — | — | — |
| Two Clocktower Pl LIHTC | — | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Hillsborough County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hillsborough County: studio $1,404, 1-BR $1,552, 2-BR $2,037, 3-BR $2,442, 4-BR $2,842.
Full FMR table for Hillsborough County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Nashua
- 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
- Antrim, NH
- Bedford, NH
- Hudson, NH
- Manchester, NH
- Milford, NH
- Portsmouth, NH
- Dover, NH
- Concord, NH
- Rochester, NH
- Keene, 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.