Renters in 3 NH counties can help set their area’s federal rent standard

By: Maureen Milliken

Outlets: Manchester InkLink

Published: October 27, 2026

Words: 531

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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BEDFORD, NH — A survey being sent to renters in Merrimack, Rockingham, and Strafford counties looks to gather information that will help the federal fair market rent standard accurately reflect the area’s costs.

Survey invitations are being sent to about 34,000 households that pay rent, seeking information on rent, utilities, unit sizes, building types and other housing characteristics. New Hampshire Housing has contracted with Econometrica, Inc., to conduct the study, which covers the Merrimack County and …

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