CONCORD — New Hampshire's Emergency Rental Assistance will be winding down over the next 6 1/2 months, and New Hampshire Housing's CEO Rob Dapice Thursday explained to the Sun what that means.
Funded with federal money that is drying up, New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance program not only shelters people in hotel motel rooms but has also been helping with utilities and rent if they're in an apartment building.
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