Housing Services

We believe that everyone should have access to stable, safe, and permanent housing. CAPSC provides housing navigation and assistance to individuals and families residing in Strafford County. We strive to ensure that assistance is provided as effectively as possible and that it is accessible no matter how or where a person begins seeking help.

How Can We Help?

CAPSC can provide supportive services that help people maintain housing once it is secured. Our staff assists with household budgeting and financial literacy, employment preparation or support, understanding lease terms, and defining behaviors of a responsible tenant and neighbor so that each person can succeed.

Financial assistance may include:

  • Moving costs
  • Security deposits
  • Short-term rental assistance
  • Unpaid back rent
  • Utility payments and deposits

Additional assistance:

  • Homeless Services
    If you are currently unsheltered, we can help. The CAPSC Housing and Economic Stability Program conducts outreach and intervention services to people experiencing homelessness throughout the county. For more information, visit our Homeless Services page.
  • Domestic Violence Housing Support
    We provide assistance with connecting to housing supports for those fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence and are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. Visit our Domestic Violence Housing Support page for more information.

For assistance with an eviction, contact 603 Legal Aid, which provides free civil legal services to people with unstable incomes at (603) 224-3333.

Frequently Asked Questions

YES! We have fuel and electric assistance to help with high winter energy bills. Applications and appointments can be found at https://straffordcap.org/fuel-assistance/. Please visit our website, www.straffordcap.org, to view all of our available programs and services. In addition, the local welfare offices are a resource for emergency assistance, as well. CAPSC does have limited funding to help with security deposits and moving costs if you are moving to a new unit with lower rent. Housing Stability case workers are available to help discuss options and make plans.

We encourage you to email us at [email protected] with your specific questions. You can also call our main line at 603-435-2500.