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.
We understand that the pause on the New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program has created uncertainty for many in our community. We will do our best to keep you updated on the most current information, so that you can make plans for the future. The below statement is the most up to date information that we have.
On Thursday, October 20, 2022, the U.S. Treasury announced that New Hampshire will not receive any additional resources to continue the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Effective Friday, October 21, 2022, new applications and new recertifications will not be accepted pending a review of the existing pipeline of applications, the level of federal funding available, and the status of existing State requests to the U.S. Treasury for additional funding.
If you sent in an application or recertification by October 20, 2022, it is in the queue to be processed. All applications in the pipeline will be reviewed and funded (pending eligibility and funding availability). CAPSC is processing applications in order of the date and time they were received, unless an application is eligible for priority processing based on the program guidelines that have been in place since the inception of the program.
For timely updates, please continue to check our website and social media, as well as visit the New Hampshire Housing website: https://www.nhhfa.org/emergency-rental-assistance/.
For those who are homeless or at risk for homelessness, please contact 2-1-1. For assistance with an eviction, contact 603 Legal Aid, which provides free civil legal services to people with unstable incomes at (603) 224-3333.
What does a pause mean?
We are not accepting any new applications or any new recertifications for the program regardless of the housing emergency. If you have an eviction notice, please contact a housing specialist at [email protected]. Put eviction notice in the subject line.
I applied in September, will I get assistance?
While everyone’s situation is different, applications submitted before October 21st are in the queue and will be processed in the order it was received. Assistance will be based on funding availability.
I submitted my recertification, will I get additional help?
If you are currently enrolled in the program, you must apply for recertification every three months. To be considered for future assistance, you must have submitted your recertification information before October 21st. If you submitted your recertification before October 21st, your application is in the queue and will be processed in the order it was received.
I need to recertify my application, is it too late?
If you did not submit your recertification application before October 21st, your assistance will not renew after your current three-month period.
My assistance ends soon, can I apply for more assistance?
Unfortunately, unless your recertification was submitted prior to October 21st, your rental assistance will end after your current three-month enrollment period. You will need to plan to pay for your rent and utilities once your current three months is up.
I heard that CAPSC has plenty of money and will keep everyone in their housing. Is this true?
CAPSC does not have additional funding to support the ongoing rental assistance for nearly 4,000 households. We strongly encourage you to meet with a CASPC Housing Stability case worker to make a plan or come to a walk-in day at our office to talk about other options.
Can I apply for other programs at CAPSC?
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.
I have specific questions that I need answered, how do I contact CAPSC?
We encourage you to email us at [email protected] with your specific questions. You can also call our main line at 603-435-2500.
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