If you’re homeless or about to lose your housing in New Hampshire tonight, hotel vouchers are available — and you may qualify right now. New Hampshire has a statewide network of government agencies, nonprofits, and emergency assistance programs that can place you in a safe motel or hotel room while you work toward stable housing.
This guide covers every New Hampshire-specific program, how to apply, who qualifies, and what to do if you need help immediately.
Hotel Vouchers for Homeless in New Hampshire — Quick Answer
Yes, hotel vouchers for homeless individuals are available in New Hampshire through the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA), local Community Action Agencies, the Salvation Army, and other nonprofits. The fastest way to access one is to dial 211, which connects you to local emergency housing resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Who Provides Hotel Vouchers in New Hampshire?
Several organizations in New Hampshire can provide emergency hotel or motel vouchers:
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) — New Hampshire’s primary social services agency manages emergency assistance programs that can cover short-term motel stays for eligible individuals and families. Contact your local DHHS District Office or visit dhhs.nh.gov.
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA) — NHHFA manages New Hampshire’s state housing programs and distributes federal ESG and HOME funds to local nonprofits providing emergency shelter including hotel and motel placements. Visit nhhfa.org.
New Hampshire 211 — Dialing 211 connects you with a trained operator who can identify the nearest hotel voucher program with available funds in your specific county or town.
Community Action Agencies (CAAs) — New Hampshire has Community Action Agencies serving every region of the state. These federally funded organizations are among the most critical providers of emergency hotel and motel vouchers, especially given New Hampshire’s mix of small cities and rural communities.
Salvation Army New Hampshire — The Salvation Army operates locations in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and other cities and regularly provides emergency motel vouchers for individuals and families in crisis.
Catholic Charities New Hampshire — Provides emergency housing assistance regardless of religion or background, with offices in Manchester and serving communities statewide.
American Red Cross New Hampshire — If your housing crisis results from a nor’easter, ice storm, flood, or other disaster, the Red Cross can arrange immediate hotel accommodations at no cost.
Local churches and faith-based organizations — Many New Hampshire churches — from Manchester and Nashua congregations to small mountain and lake region communities — maintain emergency funds specifically for hotel and motel vouchers.
Who Qualifies for Emergency Hotel Vouchers in New Hampshire?
Eligibility varies by program, but most New Hampshire hotel voucher programs give priority to:
- Individuals and families who are currently homeless (sleeping outside, in a vehicle, or in an unsafe location)
- People facing imminent eviction within 24–72 hours
- Families with children — prioritized by most New Hampshire programs
- Elderly individuals (60 and older)
- People with disabilities or serious health conditions
- Domestic violence survivors — most New Hampshire programs fast-track DV cases
- Veterans experiencing homelessness
- Disaster survivors displaced by nor’easters, ice storms, or flooding
- Individuals in recovery from substance use disorders — New Hampshire has been significantly impacted by the opioid crisis, and many homeless service providers have programs integrating housing and recovery support
- Individuals exposed to New Hampshire’s harsh winters, particularly in the White Mountains region and northern communities
New Hampshire’s winters are severe — with prolonged subzero temperatures, heavy snowfall, and dangerous ice storms that can trap residents and shut down communities. Emergency housing during New Hampshire’s winters is a genuine life-safety issue. New Hampshire has also been significantly affected by the opioid crisis, and the state has invested in programs that address the intersection of housing instability and substance use recovery. You do not necessarily need a photo ID to receive assistance in New Hampshire, though having one speeds up the process.
How to Get a Hotel Voucher in New Hampshire (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Call 211
Dial 2-1-1 from any phone — it’s free. Tell the operator: “I need emergency shelter or a hotel voucher tonight in New Hampshire.” Operators are available 24/7 and can connect you with the nearest program that has funding available in your county.
Step 2: Contact Your Local New Hampshire DHHS District Office
New Hampshire DHHS has District Offices serving all 10 counties. DHHS administers emergency assistance programs including the Emergency Assistance (EA) program and can connect you with temporary housing funds including motel vouchers for qualifying individuals and families. DHHS also manages the Family Assistance Program (FAP — New Hampshire’s TANF) emergency funds.
Contact: dhhs.nh.gov | 603-271-4238
Step 3: Contact New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA)
NHHFA funds emergency shelter and housing programs across New Hampshire and can direct you to ESG-funded hotel voucher providers in your region.
Contact: nhhfa.org | 603-472-8623
Step 4: Reach Out to a Community Action Agency
New Hampshire’s Community Action Agencies serve all regions of the state and often have emergency motel voucher funds available same-day. Key agencies include:
- Southern New Hampshire Services — Manchester / Hillsborough and Rockingham counties
- Rockingham Community Action — Exeter / Rockingham County
- Strafford County Community Action — Dover / Strafford County
- Belknap-Merrimack Community Action Program — Concord and Laconia / Merrimack and Belknap counties
- Tri-County Community Action Program — North Country / Coos, Carroll, and Grafton counties
- Southwestern Community Services — Keene / Cheshire and Sullivan counties
Call 211 for the Community Action Agency serving your specific county.
Step 5: Contact the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has locations in New Hampshire and can often provide same-day emergency motel vouchers. Call your nearest branch:
- Manchester: 603-627-7013
- Nashua: 603-882-4610
- Concord: 603-224-6520
- Portsmouth: 603-436-2027
- Laconia: 603-524-0380
Step 6: Contact Catholic Charities New Hampshire
Catholic Charities provides emergency housing assistance to anyone in need regardless of faith.
Contact: 603-669-3030 | ccnh.org
New Hampshire Government Programs for Emergency Housing
New Hampshire DHHS — Emergency Assistance (EA) Program
New Hampshire DHHS administers the Emergency Assistance program, which can provide emergency housing assistance — including temporary motel stays — for low-income individuals and families facing a sudden housing crisis. EA funds are managed at the district level.
Contact: dhhs.nh.gov | 603-271-4238
Family Assistance Program (FAP) — New Hampshire TANF
FAP is New Hampshire’s TANF program and can provide emergency cash assistance for eligible families with children, which can cover temporary motel stays. Apply at your local DHHS District Office.
Contact: dhhs.nh.gov | 603-271-4238
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA)
NHHFA manages New Hampshire’s affordable housing programs and distributes federal ESG and HOME funds to local service providers. They are the primary funder of emergency shelter and hotel voucher programs statewide.
Contact: nhhfa.org | 603-472-8623
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) — New Hampshire
New Hampshire receives federal ESG funding from HUD, distributed through NHHFA to local homeless service providers. ESG funds can cover emergency shelter including hotel stays when traditional shelter beds are unavailable.
Contact: NHHFA at nhhfa.org
HUD Continuum of Care — New Hampshire CoC Programs
New Hampshire’s CoC programs coordinate homeless services regionally. Key CoCs include:
- Manchester CoC
- Nashua/Southern New Hampshire CoC
- Balance of State New Hampshire CoC — covers most of New Hampshire’s communities
Find your local CoC: hudexchange.info | nhceh.org (NH Coalition to End Homelessness)
New Hampshire Coalition to End Homelessness (NHCEH)
NHCEH coordinates statewide homeless policy and connects individuals with emergency housing resources across New Hampshire. They are a key statewide resource for navigating New Hampshire’s homeless services system.
Contact: 603-626-6939 | nhceh.org
FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA)
If you’ve been displaced by a presidentially declared disaster in New Hampshire — such as a major nor’easter, flood, or ice storm — FEMA’s TSA program can place you in a participating hotel or motel at no cost.
Apply: disasterassistance.gov | 1-800-621-3362
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) — New Hampshire
Homeless New Hampshire veterans have dedicated resources through the VA. VA social workers can often arrange emergency hotel stays while longer-term housing is arranged.
New Hampshire VA Locations:
- Manchester VA Medical Center: 603-624-4366
- Tilton VA Clinic: 603-528-2776
- Conway VA Clinic: 603-447-3500
- Portsmouth VA Clinic: 603-624-4366 (ext. for Portsmouth)
- Somersworth VA Clinic: 603-624-4366
National Veterans Homeless Hotline: 1-877-424-3838 (24/7)
Nonprofit Organizations Offering Hotel Vouchers in New Hampshire
Salvation Army New Hampshire
With locations in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Portsmouth, and Laconia, the Salvation Army is one of New Hampshire’s most consistent providers of emergency motel vouchers.
Website: salvationarmy.org
Catholic Charities New Hampshire
Serves anyone in need regardless of faith. Provides emergency housing assistance and hotel voucher referrals across New Hampshire.
Contact: 603-669-3030 | ccnh.org
Southern New Hampshire Services (SNHS)
SNHS is the Community Action Agency serving Hillsborough and Rockingham counties — New Hampshire’s most populous region. They provide emergency assistance including hotel voucher connections for individuals and families in the Manchester and Nashua areas.
Contact: 603-668-8010 | snhs.org
Families in Transition — Manchester
Families in Transition provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and hotel voucher connections for homeless families in the Manchester area and Greater Hillsborough County.
Contact: 603-641-9441 | fitnh.org
Harbor Homes — Nashua
Harbor Homes provides emergency housing assistance, supportive housing, and hotel voucher connections for homeless individuals and families in southern New Hampshire, with a particular focus on serving individuals with mental health and substance use needs.
Contact: 603-882-1550 | harborhomes.org
Tri-County Community Action Program (Tri-CAP) — North Country
Tri-CAP serves Coos, Carroll, and Grafton counties — New Hampshire’s vast North Country region — providing emergency assistance including hotel voucher connections for individuals and families in the most remote parts of the state.
Contact: 603-752-4440 | tricap.org
Southwestern Community Services — Keene
Southwestern Community Services serves Cheshire and Sullivan counties in southwestern New Hampshire and provides emergency assistance including hotel voucher connections for individuals and families in the Keene area.
Contact: 603-352-7512 | scshelps.org
New Horizons for New Hampshire — Manchester
New Horizons is one of Manchester’s primary emergency shelter providers, offering shelter, meals, and connections to hotel voucher programs for homeless individuals in New Hampshire’s largest city.
Contact: 603-668-2459 | newhorizonsnh.org
Cross Roads House — Portsmouth
Cross Roads House provides emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless individuals and families in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire, including connections to hotel voucher programs.
Contact: 603-436-2218 | crossroadshouse.org
YWCA New Hampshire — Concord and Manchester
YWCA New Hampshire provides emergency shelter and housing assistance specifically for women and families, including domestic violence survivors, with connections to hotel voucher programs.
Contact: 603-225-5156 | ywcanhnh.org
American Red Cross — New Hampshire
The Red Cross assists people displaced by New Hampshire’s nor’easters, ice storms, and floods. If your homelessness stems from a disaster, the Red Cross can arrange immediate hotel accommodations.
Contact: 1-800-733-2767 | redcross.org
Emergency Housing Help by City and Region in New Hampshire
Manchester / Hillsborough County
Manchester is New Hampshire’s largest city and has the state’s largest concentration of homeless services. Key resources include:
- Manchester 211: Dial 211
- New Horizons for New Hampshire: 603-668-2459
- Families in Transition: 603-641-9441
- Salvation Army Manchester: 603-627-7013
- Catholic Charities NH: 603-669-3030
- Southern New Hampshire Services: 603-668-8010
- YWCA New Hampshire: 603-225-5156
- NH DHHS Manchester: 603-668-2330
Nashua / Southern New Hampshire
- Nashua 211: Dial 211
- Harbor Homes: 603-882-1550
- Salvation Army Nashua: 603-882-4610
- Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter: 603-882-6523
- NH DHHS Nashua: 603-882-5266
Concord / Merrimack County
- Concord 211: Dial 211
- Concord Coalition to End Homelessness: 603-228-1341
- Salvation Army Concord: 603-224-6520
- Belknap-Merrimack Community Action: 603-225-3295
- YWCA New Hampshire Concord: 603-225-5156
- NH DHHS Concord: 603-271-9700
Portsmouth / Seacoast (Rockingham and Strafford Counties)
- Portsmouth 211: Dial 211
- Cross Roads House: 603-436-2218
- Salvation Army Portsmouth: 603-436-2027
- Rockingham Community Action: 603-778-0686
- Strafford County Community Action: 603-742-4066
- NH DHHS Portsmouth: 603-436-6060
Dover / Strafford County
- Dover 211: Dial 211
- Strafford County Community Action: 603-742-4066
- Waypoint (formerly Child & Family Services): 603-742-4988
- Gather (food/emergency assistance): 603-436-2333
- NH DHHS Dover: 603-516-6600
Keene / Cheshire County
- Keene 211: Dial 211
- Southwestern Community Services: 603-352-7512
- Salvation Army Keene: 603-357-3718
- NH DHHS Keene: 603-357-3510
Laconia / Lakes Region (Belknap County)
- Laconia 211: Dial 211
- Salvation Army Laconia: 603-524-0380
- Belknap-Merrimack Community Action: 603-524-5512
- NH DHHS Laconia: 603-524-4485
North Country (Coos, Carroll, Grafton Counties)
New Hampshire’s North Country is its most remote region, with extreme winters and limited services:
- North Country 211: Dial 211
- Tri-County Community Action Program: 603-752-4440
- White Mountain Community Health Center: 603-447-3848
- Gibson Center for Senior Services (also assists with housing): 603-356-3231
- NH DHHS Berlin (North Country): 603-752-6200
What to Do After Your Hotel Voucher Runs Out
A hotel voucher is a bridge — not a permanent solution. While you have temporary shelter, take these steps toward stable housing:
Connect with a case manager. Ask the organization that gave you the voucher to assign you a case manager. Case managers in New Hampshire can help you navigate housing programs, benefits, and resources specific to your county.
Apply for Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) in New Hampshire. RRH programs provide short-term rental assistance and support to help you move from homelessness into housing quickly. Contact your local CoC or dial 211 to find RRH programs in your area.
Get on the Section 8 waitlist. The Housing Choice Voucher program provides long-term rental assistance. Contact NHHFA at nhhfa.org or your local housing authority to apply. Waitlists in Manchester and Nashua can be long — apply as early as possible.
Apply for New Hampshire Rental Assistance. Contact NHHFA at nhhfa.org or dial 211 to ask about current rental assistance programs available in your area.
Look into transitional housing. Organizations like New Horizons, Families in Transition, Harbor Homes, and the Salvation Army offer transitional housing programs in New Hampshire with support services to help you build long-term stability.
Apply for benefits you may qualify for. If you haven’t already, apply for SNAP food assistance, New Hampshire Medicaid (NH Medicaid), and FAP (TANF) at your local DHHS District Office or at dhhs.nh.gov or benefits.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a hotel voucher in New Hampshire tonight?
Call 211 right now. Operators are available 24/7 and can connect you with emergency hotel voucher programs in your New Hampshire county. In Manchester, you can also contact New Horizons at 603-668-2459 or the Salvation Army at 603-627-7013 directly. In Nashua, contact Harbor Homes at 603-882-1550.
Does New Hampshire DHHS provide hotel vouchers?
Yes. New Hampshire DHHS manages the Emergency Assistance program and the Family Assistance Program (FAP/TANF), both of which can cover temporary motel stays for qualifying individuals and families. Contact your local DHHS District Office directly to ask about available emergency funds.
Are hotel vouchers available in the North Country and rural New Hampshire?
Yes. Tri-County Community Action Program serves Coos, Carroll, and Grafton counties — New Hampshire’s vast northern and mountain regions. Dial 211 for resources in your specific county. In the most remote communities, local churches and Tri-CAP offices are often the most accessible resources.
Does New Hampshire have emergency housing during extreme cold and nor’easters?
Yes. New Hampshire’s winters are severe — with subzero temperatures, heavy snowfall, and dangerous ice storms. Emergency housing during extreme cold is treated as a life-safety priority statewide. Local shelters maintain winter overflow capacity, and emergency hotel placements are made during dangerous cold weather events. Dial 211 for current warming shelter information in your area.
Are there hotel vouchers for people in recovery from addiction in New Hampshire?
Yes. New Hampshire has been significantly impacted by the opioid crisis, and many homeless service providers — including Harbor Homes, New Horizons, and Catholic Charities — offer housing programs that integrate recovery support. Dial 211 or contact the NH Drug Help Line at 1-844-711-4357 (24/7) for combined housing and recovery resources.
Can I get a hotel voucher without an ID in New Hampshire?
Many programs will still help you without a photo ID, though having one speeds up the process. If you’ve lost your ID, ask your caseworker or local DHHS District Office about emergency identification assistance.
Are there hotel vouchers for homeless veterans in New Hampshire?
Yes. Contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 (24/7) or the Manchester VA Medical Center at 603-624-4366. VA social workers can often arrange emergency hotel stays same-day for veterans in crisis.
Are there hotel vouchers for domestic violence survivors in New Hampshire?
Yes. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (24/7) or the New Hampshire Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-866-644-3574 (24/7) for immediate safe housing assistance.
What if there are no hotel vouchers available in my area?
If vouchers are unavailable, ask about shelter beds or warming centers during winter, or contact the National Homeless Hotline at 1-877-466-4782 for additional options. In rural New Hampshire, local churches and faith organizations are often the most accessible backup resources.
Final Thoughts
If you need a hotel voucher in New Hampshire tonight, your first call should be to 211. From there, operators can connect you with the nearest available program — whether that’s New Horizons, Harbor Homes, a Community Action Agency, the Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, or another local organization serving your area.
New Hampshire has resources for you. Don’t wait to reach out — that’s exactly what these programs are here for.
Last Updated: 2026 | Sources: New Hampshire DHHS, New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, HUD, FEMA, Salvation Army New Hampshire
Program availability and funding levels vary by county and change frequently. Always verify current availability directly with the providing organization.