603 Legal Aid
Free civil legal help for people with low income who qualify. Self help guides on housing, eviction and benefits. 93 North State Street, Concord.
Official page: 603legalaid.org
Free Legal and Tenant Help in New Hampshire: Eviction, Benefits and Housing
Free civil legal help in New Hampshire: 603 Legal Aid, New Hampshire Legal Assistance, the Fair Housing Project, and where NH Housing sends renters facing eviction.
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Hi friend. If you got an eviction notice or a benefits letter you don't understand, you can ask for free legal help. Call as soon as you can, and keep every paper you get.
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How do I get free legal help?
603 Legal Aid takes calls at 603 224 3333. Intake hours are 9 am to 12:30 pm, Monday to Wednesday. Office hours are 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. You can also apply online at 603legalaid.org. Its site explains who qualifies.
Official page: 603legalaid.org
Can New Hampshire Legal Assistance help too?
Yes. You can apply with 603 Legal Aid online or by phone, or call 800 639 5290. Its offices are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm. The Manchester office is 603 668 2900.
Official page: nhla.org/contact-us
I think a landlord treated me unfairly because of who I am.
New Hampshire Legal Assistance lists a Fair Housing Project at 800 921 1115. Call and say what happened.
Official page: nhla.org/contact-us
Will NH Housing pay my rent or deposit?
No. NH Housing says it does not run shelters or provide emergency money for rent, deposits or moving costs. Its renter page points you to 211 NH, your local community action agency and your town welfare office, and lists legal aid for eviction questions.
Official page: nhhousing.org/rental-assistance/resources-for-renters
Where do I go for emergency help in Manchester?
Manchester City Welfare is at 1528 Elm Street, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. Call 603 624 6484. It helps Manchester residents with shelter and emergency needs.
Official page: manchesternh.gov/Departments/Homelessness-Initiatives/Contact-Homelessness-Initiatives
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Who to call in New Hampshire
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
New Hampshire Legal Assistance
Apply online or by phone. Offices in Berlin, Claremont, Concord, Manchester and Portsmouth.
Official page: nhla.org/contact-us
Fair Housing Project, NH Legal Assistance
Call if you think a landlord treated you unfairly.
Official page: nhla.org/contact-us
NH Housing
Renter pages and voucher information. It does not give emergency rent money or run shelters.
Official page: nhhousing.org/rental-assistance/resources-for-renters
Manchester City Welfare
Shelter and emergency help for Manchester residents. 1528 Elm Street.
Official page: manchesternh.gov/Departments/Homelessness-Initiatives/Contact-Homelessness-Initiatives
211 NH
Ask about rent and utility help near you. Open 24 hours.
Official page: 211nh.org
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