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The Covid-19 pandemic has hit many in the Granite State hard, right at home. Recognizing the impact of the pandemic on renters and property owners, the federally funded New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program (NHERAP) can help tenants with past-due and future rent, utility and home heating costs, as well as certain other household expenses. If you are a renter who has been affected economically by the pandemic, please contact your Community Action Partnership (CAP) agency at CAPNH.org or call 2-1-1.
NHERAP is for tenants who may be in arrears on their rent and utilities, or even those who are current on rent and just struggling to pay their utility bills. It also can help property owners and managers who have been trying to help tenants who have been unable to keep up with their monthly rent. A landlord, with the tenant’s permission, may apply for assistance on behalf of their tenant. Each CAP agency has a staff person dedicated to working
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New Hampshire is opening up its next round of assistance for rent, and utilities (including internet) at noon on Monday, March 15. We’re answering some frequently asked questions about who qualifies and the application process. What we answer here is a broad overview of the program. If you have more detailed questions, check out this FAQ from the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority.
We re working on stories about the state s COVID housing assistance program. Are you applying? If so, and you want to share your experience, reach out to our reporter Daniela Allee at dallee@nhpr.org. Information for Tenants: