Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rochester, NH
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rochester with roughly 905 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $458 to $530 per month. Median reported wait: about 25 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Rochester
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rochester
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsweep Acres Public Housing | 232 | $530 | 25 mo |
| Country Brook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Punch Brook/brookside Place LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Champlin Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Encore Liuscott LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Laurel Terrace §202 Senior | 55 | $510 | — |
| Rochester East PB Section 8 | 48 | $458 | — |
| Rochester East LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Mayor Roland Roberge Manor §202 Senior | 44 | $503 | — |
| Chasse Village §202 Senior | 42 | $496 | — |
| Apple Ridge Phase I LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Apple Ridge Phase Ii LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Arthur H. Nickless Jr. Housing for the Elderly LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Cold Spring Manor Ii LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Marsh View Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Rochester Transitional Housing LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Rochester (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Brook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Champlin Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Encore Liuscott LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Rochester East PB Section 8 | 48 | $458 | — |
| Marsh View Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Rochester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsweep Acres Public Housing | 232 | $530 | 25 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rochester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Brook/brookside Place LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Rochester East LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Apple Ridge Phase I LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Apple Ridge Phase Ii LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Arthur H. Nickless Jr. Housing for the Elderly LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Cold Spring Manor Ii LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Rochester Transitional Housing LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
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 Rochester
- 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
- Dover, NH
- Durham, NH
- Farmington, NH
- Somersworth, NH
- Manchester, NH
- Nashua, NH
- Portsmouth, NH
- Concord, NH
- Keene, NH
- Laconia, NH
- Claremont, NH
- Berlin, NH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.