New Hampshire Programs

Government Grants & Incentives for Real Estate Investors in Manchester

Manchester is New Hampshire's largest city with no state income tax or sales tax, combined with New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority's LIHTC program. The city's Millyard redevelopment district has attracted significant tech and housing investment.

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Opportunity Zones
$1,490
Section 8 (2-BR)
LIHTC
Tax Credits Available
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Local Programs

State Housing Finance Agency

New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA)

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Public Housing Authority

Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority

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Local Programs

Manchester Government Incentive Programs

These programs are available specifically to investors and developers in the Manchester, NH market.

NHHFA LIHTC Program

New Hampshire allocates LIHTC credits through NHHFA for affordable housing development.

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Manchester Millyard TIF

Tax increment financing supporting mixed-use and housing development in the historic Millyard district.

City of Manchester CDBG/HOME

Federal community development funds for affordable housing and neighborhood improvement.

NH InvestNH Housing Fund

State-level program providing grants for affordable housing production to address New Hampshire's housing crisis.

LIHTC Tax Credits in New Hampshire

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are the largest source of affordable housing financing in the U.S. In New Hampshire, credits are allocated by NHHFA.

How LIHTC Works

  • Dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit over 10 years
  • 9% competitive credits for new construction
  • 4% credits paired with tax-exempt bonds
  • 15-year compliance period for affordable rents

New Hampshire Allocator

Credits are allocated by NHHFA through their Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which outlines scoring criteria and priorities.

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Investor Tips

Why Invest in Manchester?

No state income tax AND no sales tax — double tax advantage

InvestNH fund provides additional state-level housing grants

Millyard district driving tech employment and housing demand

Gateway to Boston job market creating commuter rental demand

Finance Government-Incentivized Properties in Manchester

FundNow Capital provides DSCR loans, bridge financing, and portfolio loans that complement government incentive programs in Manchester.

DSCR Loans

Qualify using Section 8 rental income — government-backed rents strengthen your DSCR ratio.

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Bridge Loans

Short-term financing to acquire and stabilize properties before permanent LIHTC or agency financing.

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Portfolio Loans

Finance multiple properties in Manchester's Opportunity Zones under a single loan structure.

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