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