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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Dover

Affordable Housing in Dover, NH

Dover has 11 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 776 units. With a median market rent of $1,607 per month according to Census ACS 5-Year data, income-restricted housing can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters in this city where nearly half of households rent.

11
Properties
776
Total units
91/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,607/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Dover is $1,607 per month and the median household income is $94,829 per year, with 47% of residents renting their homes. The 163 income-restricted units across Dover's HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties offer an important lower-cost alternative for renters who qualify.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
53 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Dover Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 53 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 19 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Dover

According to Walk Score, the area around Dover's assisted properties has a Walk Score of 19 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 32. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and commutes will likely require a personal vehicle.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
6 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 6 public schools across 2 districts serve Dover, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$94,829 median income

Cost of Living in Dover, NH

The median household income in Dover is $94,829 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median monthly rent across all rental housing in the city is $1,607, per the same source, which can make income-restricted housing a meaningful option for renters whose earnings fall below area limits.

Affordable and income-based housing in Dover is limited. The city has 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 163 units. Eligibility for these homes is tied to HUD income limits for the Dover area, not the citywide median alone -- a housing counselor or property manager can confirm whether you qualify.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Dover have been mapped for flood risk. Of those, 1 is in a high-risk flood zone. If flood exposure is a concern, ask a property's management about specific unit locations and flood mitigation measures before signing a lease.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 91/100(3 of 11 scored)
90+ (2)70–89 (1)No score (8)

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Your rights & resources

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About Dover for Renters

Dover is a mid-sized New Hampshire city where nearly half of all households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The city's median asking rent is $1,607 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024), making the 163 income-based and HUD-assisted units across 4 properties an important resource for cost-burdened renters.

Getting Around

Dover scores 19 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 32 for bikeability, according to Walk Score, so most residents will want reliable access to a vehicle for daily errands.

Public Safety

Dover recorded a violent crime rate of 53 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reported by the Dover Police Department.

Schools

Dover is served by 6 public schools across 2 districts -- including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Flood Risk

Of the 4 HUD-assisted properties mapped in Dover, 1 carries a high flood-risk designation. Renters should ask about flood insurance requirements before signing a lease.

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Eligibility & how to apply

New Hampshire income limits (2026)New Hampshire public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in New Hampshire

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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