Long. harsh winters can be hard on New Hampshire homes.
Homeownership, despite the pride it brings, can be extremely taxing, both emotionally and financially. New Hampshire's long, cold winters can damage a home's roof, siding and foundation. State residents may find financial assistance to help with housing or repairs through a variety of grants that the Granite State offers. These grants, provided through various state and federal agencies, can be used for maintaining, repairing or financing a home, depending on need.
HUD Grants
The New Hampshire division of the U.S. Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a number of grants designed to improve housing conditions throughout the state. These grants are provided to low-income homeowners and to residents of New Hampshire who are in need of safe, affordable housing. Home repair grant funds can be used for making needed structural repairs, such as roof replacements, home additions, such as wheelchair ramps to accommodate people with disabilities, or toward the purchase of a home through the agency's down payment assistance grant. Interested applicants should apply directly through their region's HUD office to see if they meet qualifying criteria for their area.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Main Office
451 7th Street S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20410
202-708-1112
hud.gov
Housing Awareness Grant
The New Hampshire Department of Housing offers assistance to residents throughout the state in obtaining decent, affordable housing through the agency's Housing Awareness Grant. This grant, implemented through the agency's recognition of the negative impact of inadequate housing on the state's economic development, assists qualified applicants with the funds necessary for purchasing a home, making house payments and making needed home repairs. Applicants interested in obtaining grant funding through the New Hampshire Department of Housing should apply directly to the department, supplying proof of identity and income to help the department determine for which types of assistance the applicant is qualified.
New Hampshire Department of Housing
32 Constitution Drive
Bedford, NH 03110
603-472-8623
nhhfa.org
USDA Rural Development
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) New Hampshire office provides a number of grant opportunities to New Hampshire homeowners who reside in rural areas of the state. Grants are available to qualified homeowners for making repairs to the applicant's primary residence if it is considered structurally inadequate. These repairs include roof replacements, repairs to structures such floors and walls, window replacements, and replacement of plumbing or central heating and cooling units. Interested applicants must live in an approved rural area and meet income qualification standards to establish proof of need. Applicants should apply directly through their local USDA office for approval.
USDA Rural Development
Room 5014-S
Mail Stop 0701
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, D.C. 20250
202-690-1533
rurdev.usda.gov
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