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  • Need help claiming your tax credits? File your tax return online for free at www.MyFreeTaxes.com. Or go to a VITA or Tax-Aide site, either virtually or in person. For a free appointment, go to www.nhtaxhelp.org or call 211. See the flyers:  Free Tax Preparation; File for Free; Why Should I File a Tax Return?; and Tax Myths.
  • Free legal help with non-payment evictions at Manchester and Nashua District Courts.  CAP representatives and legal aid attorneys will be at the court to help tenants apply for rental assistance and to give free legal advice. See the schedule and learn more.
  • The CDC eviction moratorium has ended: Learn your options.
  • Do you need help paying rent and utilities?  Find out if you qualify and how to apply for help from the New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Read their fact sheet. Read more.
  • Some lenders extend post-foreclosure eviction moratorium to September 30, 2021.  See if this applies to you.
  • New eviction law gives tenants more time to pay what they owe. Read more.
  • Good news for landlords! Landlords can get a $1000 bonus for housing someone with an emergency housing voucher. Recently, Emergency Housing Vouchers in the Concord area have been approved for seven individuals. These vouchers will pay market rates and landlords can get a $1000 bonus for housing someone with one of these vouchers. See information on the vouchers. Any landlords interested in working with these tenants to secure housing should contact the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness (603-290-3375) immediately.

COVID has caused problems in most people's lives.

Are you facing eviction, unemployment, or foreclosure? Do you need help paying rent, utilities, or your mortgage? Go to our special COVID section for the latest news, information, and where to get help.

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We help low-income people find free legal help for their problems in New Hampshire. We offer information, advice, legal representation, or referral to the right source of help to those who qualify for services. This website is a cooperative effort of New Hampshire's Legal Services.

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