How many low income apartments are in Salem, NH?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Salem with approximately 322 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Salem?

Tenant-paid rents in Salem's assisted buildings typically range from about $561 to $561 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 Salem?

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 Salem?

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 Salem, NH

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Salem with roughly 322 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $561 to $561 per month. Median reported wait: about 42 months.

assisted properties

322

subsidized units

$561

typical rent

42 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Salem

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Salem

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Telfer Circle Public Housing	158	$561	42 mo
Depot + Main Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Clough Farm Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Glenridge Apts LIHTC	26	—	—
Salem Senior LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Woodview Commons PB Section 8	8	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Salem (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
Depot + Main Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Clough Farm Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Salem Senior LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Woodview Commons PB Section 8	8	—	—

Public housing developments in Salem

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
Telfer Circle Public Housing	158	$561	42 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Salem

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
Glenridge Apts LIHTC	26	—	—

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 Salem

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.