Families are required to remain in New Hampshire for the first three years that they receive rental assistance. Participants in this program sign a five-year contract with the Housing Authority. The ITSP is a case plan that outlines a series of goals necessary for the family to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Case Managers act as resource coordinators to help families link into needed services. Participants complete the program successfully when they have reached their goals and have been TANF free for 12 consecutive months.
Assistance is provided directly to project owners based on the income of each individual family.
The 63 projects in this program provide approximately 2,300 units of assisted housing to eligible elderly persons and families. Application for acceptance is made directly to the designated management agent for each project. The Supportive Services Program provides technical assistance and training to owners and management companies in developing, implementing, and maintaining quality supportive services programs for residents of senior housing complexes, primarily Section 8 New Construction and public housing. Services developed under this program assist residents in remaining independent. This program provides technical assistance and support primarily to owners, managers, and service coordinators of Section 8 New Construction and public elderly housing.