OShea Flats I — Income-Restricted Housing in Manchester, NH 03103
870 Hayward St, Manchester, NH 03103
34 units · 1 BR
Management office: (603) 668-8010Directions
How to apply
- Call the management office at (603) 668-8010 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2010
- Bedrooms
- 34 1 bedroom
- HUD inspection
- HUD inspection score: 100/100 (Dec 2025) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Scattered Sites-Elderly
175 Massabesic St, Manchester, NH 03103
0.4 mi away
190 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority
- Residents waited about 27 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Renaissance 8
426 Somerville St, Manchester, NH 03103
0.6 mi away
53 units · 3 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Renaissance III
360 Beech St, Manchester, NH 03103
0.8 mi away
20 units · 2–4+ BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Renaissance VI
282 Auburn St, Manchester, NH 03103
0.8 mi away
14 units · 2–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 03103
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,000/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $80,000/yr
- Renters in 03103 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 52%
Income limits (2026)
Manchester, NH area · median family income $125,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $26,400 | $44,000 | $70,350 |
| 2 | $30,200 | $50,250 | $80,400 |
| 3 | $33,950 | $56,550 | $90,450 |
| 4 | $37,700 | $62,800 | $100,500 |
| 5 | $40,750 | $67,850 | $108,550 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $72,850 | $116,600 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $77,900 | $124,650 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $82,900 | $132,700 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 03103 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,520 | $1,510 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 | $1,657 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,000 | $2,168 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,770 | $2,583 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,780 | $2,849 |
Wider area = Manchester, NH. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,120 (03102) to $2,940 (03110).
Census figures for 03103 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,436. Median household income $73,540. 51% of homes are rented. 52% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 24% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 03103's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 03103Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to OShea Flats I?
Call (603) 668-8010 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at OShea Flats I in Manchester, NH 03103. These records do not show openings.
Is OShea Flats I Section 8 housing?
OShea Flats I is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.
How many units are at OShea Flats I?
Public records list 34 units at OShea Flats I in Manchester, NH 03103. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near OShea Flats I?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 03103 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into OShea Flats I?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at OShea Flats I in Manchester, NH 03103. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Manchester, NH 03103?
Most income-restricted buildings in Manchester, NH 03103 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $44,000, and $62,800 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($70,350 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Manchester, NH 03103?
For many programs in Manchester, NH 03103, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $44,000 a year for 1 person and $62,800 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $70,350 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Manchester, NH 03103?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Manchester, NH 03103, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Manchester, NH 03103 is $2,000 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does OShea Flats I take Section 8 vouchers?
OShea Flats I is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.