Local housing resources
SALEM NH SHA FOUR PROPERTY GALLERIES — https://salemhousing.com/ describes exactly THREE public-housing sites totaling 158 units, plus 24 separately managed Downing Way LIHTC units. The four linked pages are mainly photo galleries, with a shared 70 Telfer Circle agency-office footer and no property-specific numbered residential addresses or public-housing unit splits. The old https://salemha.org/public-housing explicitly describes MASSACHUSETTS state public housing at 27 Charter Street and 3 Broad Street; those were erroneously classified as Salem, New Hampshire leads, not SHA-NH properties. Reviewed September 29, 2026. Four New Hampshire developments: 1. Hilda Place [public housing] — One of the three named public-housing developments linked from the New Hampshire SHA homepage. The agency describes its public-housing portfolio as 158 units across THREE sites for low-income elderly and/or disabled households, but this gallery does not give Hilda Place's own unit count, residential street number, bedroom mix, rent, amenities or vacancies. Its 70 Telfer Circle footer is the authority's office contact, not a verified Hilda Place entrance. Gallery https://salemhousing.com/hilda.html 2. Millville Arms [public housing] — One of the three named public-housing developments linked from the New Hampshire SHA homepage. The agency describes its public-housing portfolio as 158 units across THREE sites for low-income elderly and/or disabled households, but this image gallery does not state Millville Arms's own unit count, residential street number, bedroom mix, rent, amenities or vacancies. Its 70 Telfer Circle footer is the authority's office contact, not a verified Millville Arms entrance. Gallery https://salemhousing.com/millville.html 3. Telfer Circle [public housing] — One of the three named public-housing developments linked from the New Hampshire SHA homepage. The gallery heading misspells the name 'Tefler Circle'; the homepage says 'Telfer Circle.' The agency describes 158 units across THREE public-housing sites for low-income elderly and/or disabled households, but does not provide Telfer Circle's own count or residential entrances. The common 70 Telfer Circle footer identifies SHA's OFFICE; do not treat that one numbered address as the entire development or its confirmed residential entrance. No bedroom mix, rent or vacancy is stated. Gallery https://salemhousing.com/telfer.html 4. Downing Way [LIHTC] — The separate 24-unit Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) development; these 24 units are NOT part of SHA's stated 158 public-housing units. SHA says ALL household members must be at least 62 years old and qualify within Downing Way's income limits; it asks applicants to call for the current LIHTC limits. Its image gallery does not publish a numbered residence, bedroom mix, rent or vacancy. The homepage's mailed application-request form specifically says Public Housing, so confirm a separate Downing Way intake route by phone. Gallery https://salemhousing.com/downing.html Eligibility and income: https://salemhousing.com/ displays low-income PUBLIC HOUSING limits without an effective date: one person $54,900; two $62,750; three $70,600; four $78,400. Contact SHA about larger families and current figures. Public-housing eligibility requires a head or co-head age 62+ OR disabled, plus income eligibility; the distinct 24-unit Downing Way LIHTC rule requires EVERY household member age 62+ and separate income limits provided by phone. Do not apply the public-housing income chart to Downing Way. How to request applications and check lists: https://salemhousing.com/ says there is NO application fee and non-Salem residents can apply. The homepage form requests a Public Housing application package for elderly/disabled households, sent by U.S. mail; it does not establish an online submission, Downing Way application path, open waiting list, immediate vacancy, or an applicant's acceptance. The FAQ says there GENERALLY is a waiting list depending on program and asks applicants to contact staff for an estimated wait. Call 603-893-6417 (sha@salemhousing.com) to confirm the specific list and current rules. SHA says it does NOT operate Section 8/Housing Choice Vouchers; for those contact New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority at 603-472-8623. For a housing emergency it refers callers to Town of Salem Human Services at 603-890-2130. Screening and community rules: https://salemhousing.com/ does not publish a criminal-history screening standard or a guarantee for applicants with convictions; ask for current written program-specific rules. Pets are allowed with restrictions, smoking is prohibited inside SHA buildings and within 25 feet of a building, and the agency does not directly provide meals, transportation or personal care. Contact the property about reasonable accommodations and other rules.