HUD (Housing of Urban Development) provides rent subsidy to eligible low-income individuals and families in the form a Housing Choice Voucher.
HUD allocates the subsidies to the SHA who administers the program on their behalf.
In the HCV Program the rental subsidy is general based on the actual rent of the unit leased by the assisted family. For most families, the subsidy, paid to you directly from the SHA by direct deposit, is the difference between the unit rent and 30% of the family's monthly adjusted income.
Please review the Property Owner Handbook for a complete outline of the HCV program and the roles that Property Owners, SHA and Family plays in the HCV program.
Additionally, you can view the HUD HCV Landlord Resources Information page at https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/public-housing/hcv-landlord-resources/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Our Housing Authority has partnered with www.AffordableHousing.com, which provides an enhanced program to list rental properties online. Listings are available to potential Housing Choice Voucher tenants or tenants looking for affordable apartments, duplexes, single-family homes, or townhomes nearby.
Landlords click hereto add your property
Tenants click hereto view property listings
For your convenience, SHA offers landlords/property owners and the residents access to a secure online service.
Services offered on the Landlord Portal:
In order to use the Landlord Portal you first have to create an online account below.
Then click 'Register as a New User' and use the Registration Code provided by SHA.
Additional resources in the community for landlords/property owners you can find at the link below.
2023/2024 Payment Standards (pdf)
DownloadA Good Place to Live Information Packet about Inspections (pdf)
DownloadDirect Deposit Enrollment Form (pdf)
DownloadHandbook for Property Owners (pdf)
DownloadHAP Contract Blank Copy (pdf)
DownloadHAP Contract Tenancy Addendum (pdf)
DownloadLead Paint Disclosure (pdf)
DownloadProtect Your Family from Lead Paint Packet (pdf)
DownloadRequest For Tenancy Form (pdf)
DownloadW-9 (pdf)
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The Somersworth Housing Authority is closing the waiting lists for the following:
· Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program;
· 1 bedroom; 2 bedroom; and 4 bedroom units for rental assistance.
We are suspending the acceptance of applications effective July 24, 2024
*NOTE: The 3 bedroom waiting list is open and we are accepting applications for the 3 bedroom waiting list.*