Latest News - September 2021

Wood & Clay Supports Gale School

Wood & Clay, a local company that specializes in custom home construction and renovation in the Lakes Region, purchased $50,000 in New Hampshire business tax credits to support the redevelopment of the Gale School in Belmont. The project will transform the historic schoolhouse into a community facility that will include on the second floor a new program center for Lakes Region Community Services (LRCS).

Wood & Clay, based in Gilford, is owned by husband and wife team Kevin Beland and Shannon Robinson-Beland.

"We hope our contribution inspires other local businesses to support this wonderful project," said Shannon Robinson-Beland. "It's exciting that LRCS will be part of the next chapter for the Gale School - what a great way to put this historic building back to good use serving local families again."

"We had been thinking for a few years about opening a satellite program center," said Rebecca Bryant, President & CEO of LRCS. "The Gale School will be a great location for us - a place where we can offer our full range of programming to new families and to existing clients who will find it more convenient."

Help Save a Piece of History,
Provide Child Care & Family Supports $536,000 in NH Business Tax Credits Available

To learn more about how your business can support this project, please visit https://www.lrcommunitydevelopers.org/gale-school-fundraising.html or contact Carmen Lorentz at (603) 524-0747 ext 110 or CLorentz@LRcommunitydevelopers.org. Thank you!

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New Signs at LRCD Properties

Have you noticed our new signs when driving around the Lakes Region? LRCD's Asset Management team has been busy updating property signs to ensure they are visible, consistent, and recognizable as a LRCD property.

NH Food Bank Supports LRCD Residents

The New Hampshire Food Bank provided groceries to residents who are not currently able to meet some of their basic needs such as food. LRCD's Resident Services Coordinators continue to work with residents to ensure they are able to access the supports they need. Thank you New Hampshire Food Bank!

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Community Building Events

LRCD works with residents to meet their neighbors and empower them to plan community activities. Two Communities hosted end of the summer barbecues that included food, games, face painting, meeting local law enforcement and lots of fun for residents of all ages!

Ames Brook Apartments - Ashland

Pinecrest Apartments - Meredith

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Organizations Help Kids Prepare for School

The Youth Assistance Program in Tilton and the St. Vincent De Paul Society made sure our young residents in Tilton were ready to go back to school. They donated backpacks and various school supplies. LRCD is grateful to local organizations that help our residents thrive!

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FAQs About LRCD

Are LRCD apartments Section 8 Housing?

We do accept Housing Choice Vouchers at some of our rental properties (also known as Section 8 vouchers because they are under Section 8 of the federal Housing Act of 1937). The Housing Choice Voucher Program provides "tenant-based" rental assistance that can be used at any apartment where the landlord accepts the voucher. Individuals or families with a voucher find and lease an apartment and pay a portion of the rent, typically an amount that equals 30% of their income. Most Housing Choice Vouchers are issued to “extremely low-income” families as defined by HUD. In Belknap County, a family of four must have less than $26,500 in annual income to qualify as “extremely low-income.” Approximately 20% of our rental units are occupied by families with Housing Choice Vouchers.
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Another 40% of our units are subsidized by a different rental assistance program offered to rural communities by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Unlike the Housing Choice Voucher, USDA rental assistance is tied to the apartment. Families living in a unit with USDA rental assistance pay 30% of their income in rent. These apartments must be occupied by families who are defined by USDA as “very low-income” (less than $43,250 for a family of four in Belknap County) or “low-income” (less than $69,200 for a family of four).

For more general information about the State of New Hampshire's Housing Choice Voucher Program you can visit https://www.nhhfa.org/rental-assistance/housing-choice-voucher-program/faq/