KH does not provide emergency housing. Southwestern Community Services offers housing stabilization services including emergency housing. You can find more information about the housing stabilization services at www.SCShelps.org.
KH has several preferences, some apply to all voucher programs and some that apply to specific voucher programs. A preference may be granted to you if you are verified to meet the criteria for a specific preference. You can find more information about KH preferences in the MTW Administrative Plan.
The following will prevent KH from placing you on the waiting list: Any adult member of the household owes KH, or a KH affiliate, or the owner of a KH managed property money. A household member is subject to a state lifetime sex offender registry. Failure to submit a complete application. The Head of Household
KH does not provide assistance with security deposits. You can contact Southwestern Community Services at www.SCShelps.org for information about their Security Deposit Loan Program. You are responsible for your portion of the rent and KH will pay the rest, up to the payment standard. In NH, it is unlawful for landlords to charge a security
A voucher can be used in a unit where the owner agrees to accept the voucher, the unit passes Housing Quality Standards, and KH determines that the tenant portion of rent won’t exceed 45% of their income. There are a few other requirements and exceptions, which are found in the MTW Administrative Plan.
Your portion of rent depends on your income and the rent your landlord charges. Typically, voucher holders pay around 30% of their income towards rent and KH pays the rest of the rent up to the Voucher Payment Standard for which your household is eligible. If the rent your landlord charges is more than the
A deduction is applied to a household’s annual income for expenses related to the cost of unreimbursed (out-of-pocket) medical expenses. For senior or people with disabilities households, medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of annual income may be deducted.
KH conducts interim certifications when a household reports a decrease in income or increase in some certain expenses. Examples of income changes include decreases in child support or earned income, or a change in benefits or medical expenses. You can find more information on recalculating the tenant portion of rent in the MTW Administrative Plan.
KH uses income information to calculate your portion of rent. During recertifications, KH determines your continued eligibility to receive housing assistance and recalculates your portion of the rent. Depending on the program, if your income increases or your rent exceeds KH’s contribution towards the monthly rent, your portion of rent may increase. Safety Net provides
With your consent, yes, KH can send information about your portion of rent to DHHS or any other agency of your choice.
Keene Housing determines what you will pay for rent when your housing assistance starts and during regular recertifications. The type of voucher you have determines what your portion of rent will be. You will receive a letter that breaks down what you pay for rent and what portion of housing assistance KH will pay towards
Each KH development has its own parking policy, but generally residents do need a permit to park in a KH lot. Each development’s parking policies are included in the Lease Packet residents receive at move-in. Please contact (contact link) your Property Manager to apply for a parking permit.
Residents can submit a work order KH 24-hours a day by phone at (603) 352-6161 or online from your property page. Describe the issue and a work order will be created. Emergency work orders must always be called in and will be responded to immediately. Emergency work orders are those that must be addressed immediately.
Residents can apply for a transfer from their Property Manager. Transfers are approved based on need and availability. Households must meet all eligibility requirements for the new unit. Details on KH’s transfer policies are available in the Tenant Selection and Occupancy Plan (TSOP).
The Head of Household must notify their Property Manager if they’d like to add or delete someone from their lease. Property Managers help residents through the process. Any new adult household members (excluding additions by birth or adoption) are screened by KH to make sure that they meet KH’s eligibility criteria found in the
In most cases, your rent is due on the first of each month. If you live at Evergreen Knoll you have up to the 10th of the month to pay your rent. Keene Housing will issue you a lease violation and assess a late fee when your rent is not paid by the applicable date
KH’s Pet Policy (link) describes when and where pets are permitted in KH apartments. Individuals with disabilities can request exemptions to the Pet Policy under KH’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy.
The tenant portion of rent is determined during the eligibility process. While there are some exceptions, tenants usually pay around 30% of their monthly income towards.
When you come close to the top of a waiting list KH will contact you to schedule an eligibility appointment. During the eligibility process KH collects the documentation necessary to determine your eligibility. Some of the documentation you are required to provide are paystubs, benefit letters, bank statements, photo IDs (adult household members only), birth
When applicants are selected from the waiting list, they can request to see the apartment that is being offered or a similar unit if the unit being offered is not available to show. KH offers, as a first choice, virtual tours of our units. Pictures (LINK) are also available as are in-person viewings, if requested.
Waitlist times vary from property to property. Unit size plays a factor as well as how often tenants move from the property. Though unable to give applicants precise waiting times, KH can tell applicants where they are on the waiting list/s. Contact KH at 603-352-6161 or email info@keenehousing.org for more information.
There are some eligibility criteria, such as income limits, that apply to all properties and programs. Eligibility screening is performed in a manner that is reasonable, consistent and complies with fair housing laws. The eligibility criteria can be found here: Tenant Selection and Occupancy Plan (TSOP) Screening is used to help ensure that households admitted
When applicants are selected from the waiting list, they can request to see the apartment that is being offered or a similar unit if the unit being offered is not available to show. KH offers, as a first choice, virtual tours of our units. Pictures (LINK) are also available as are in-person viewings, if requested.
Waitlist times vary from property to property. Unit size plays a factor as well as how often tenants move from the property. Though unable to give applicants precise waiting times, KH can tell applicants where they are on the waiting list/s. Contact KH at 603-352-6161 or email info@keenehousing.org for more information.
There are some eligibility criteria, such as income limits, that apply to all properties and programs. Eligibility screening is performed in a manner that is reasonable, consistent and complies with fair housing laws. The eligibility criteria can be found here: Tenant Selection and Occupancy Plan (TSOP) Screening is used to help ensure that households admitted