Nashua Alderman to Consider Increasing Housing Assisstance

NASHUA, N.H. - Nashua's welfare officer is asking the Board of Alderman to consider raising housing subsidies for low income residents. According to the Union Leader, Welfare Officer Robert Mack suggested the Personnel and Administrative Affairs Committee increasing financial assistance by an average of 2.5 percent.

If approved by the full Board of Aldermen, the financial assistance will increase an average of 2.5 percent, according to the proposal that would be implemented on July 1.

Currently, the rental costs in the city average about $1,500 a month for a three-bedroom unit, which includes all utilities, and about $1,310 in rent per month for a two-bedroom apartment. A one-bedroom unit currently costs about $1,053 a month.

Under the new proposal, Mack is recommending that the subsidy be increased for three-bedroom apartments renting at $1,522, two-bedroom units renting at $1,559 and one-bedroom apartments at $1,195.

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