The Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority (MHRA) is the largest public housing agency in Northern New England. In addition to owning and managing 1,271 housing apartments for low-income families, elderly, and adults with disabilities, MHRA provides housing subsidies for over 2,000 households through the administration of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. MHRA also offers the Homeownership Program conducted in conjunction with the Housing Choice Voucher Program and operated in partnership with New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority and NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire.
MHRA is also widely recognized for its array of supportive housing services offered to residents. Among the many programs operated by MHRA are adult employment and vocational services, social activities for the elderly and adults with disabilities, and supportive services programs that provide daily services needed (meals, housekeeping, etc.) to allow the elderly and persons with disabilities to maintain their independence.