How Rent is Set
The rents for Ernest A. Clark Terrace are set rents based on the Newmarket Housing Authority Section 8 payment standards. Residents pay 30% of their income for their portion of the rent. Section 8 (HUD) pays the rest. The payment standard is approved by the Board of Directors annually based on information from HUD.
Payment Standard as of 5/1/2025 is:
- 1 Bdrm $1668
- 2 Bdrm $2157
- 3 Bdrm $2671
- 4 Bdrm $3023
Annual and Interim Rent Recertification
In accordance with HUD HOTMA Regulations, all assisted families are recertified once per year. The purpose of this is to make certain the information NHA has about the families composition, income, and deductions are correct and to determine the rental portion to be paid to NHA.
To accomplish this, packets are sent to each family. The family must complete and return their packets to this office. If the family fails to comply and/or complete their annual recertification within the allotted time frame, they will be terminated from the program and evicted from their unit for non-compliance of federal regulations.
Once the family’s recertification is reviewed, calculated, and entered into the software system, the landlord and family will receive a letter which shows the family’s new rental portion.
Changes in Income
Tenants are required of 10% or more in my household’s income or any changes in family composition within 10 days of the change. Changes and required verifications must be received prior to the 20th of each month for a decrease on the first of the following month.
If anyone moves out of your household, you must report this change, in writing, within 10 days of the change. The family must obtain approval of any additional family member before the new member occupies the unit except for additions by birth, adoption, or court awarded custody, in which case the family must inform the Housing Authority in writing within 10 consecutive days. Such additions will not result in a change of bedroom size if the family size still conforms to the maximum occupancy guidelines for that unit. The subsidy size will be reevaluated at your next annual recertification. The Housing Authority will conduct determinations of eligibility for all additions to the household prior to giving approval.
If tenants do not report a change in household income or the people living in my household within 10 days, the Housing Authority will increase your rent retroactively or refuse to decrease my rent until the following full month, or the Housing Authority will begin eviction proceedings. Intentionally falsifying statements or information may constitute a crime and are grounds for eviction.
How to Report Income Changes
Income changes must be reported in writing to the Housing Authority. You can mail, fax (603-659-6501) or email (housing@newmarketha.org) the change and supporting documentation. Changes and required verifications must be received prior to the 20th of each month for a decrease on the first of the following month.
Problems Paying Rent
Rent is due by the 3rd of each month. After close of business day on the 3rd, tenants will be charged a late fee. If rent is not paid after late fee notification is sent, tenants will be served a Demand for Rent and Eviction Notice in accordance with NH State Laws.
If you need assistance with your rent, please refer to the following resources:
- The New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program (NHERAP) provides rent and utility assistance to eligible households who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Find more information HERE - Newmarket Town Welfare
- Call 2-1-1 or visit 211NH.org