City of Nashua Welfare Department
General Assistance Financial Standards
Effective Upon Passage by City of Nashua Board of Aldermen
RENTAL COST STANDARDS
Based on 2021 NHHFA Residential Rental Cost Trends data
# of Bedrooms All util. included One util. included No util. included
0 / Studio $1,244.00 $1,132.04 $1030.16 Monthly
$287.30 $261.44 $237.91 Weekly
I $1,402.00 $1,275.82 $1,161.00 Monthly
$323.79 $294.65 $268.13 Weekly
2 $1,742.00 $1,585.22 $1,442.55 Monthly
$402.31 $366.10 $333.15 Weekly
3 $1,877.00 $1,708.07 $1,554.34 Monthly
$433.49 $394.47 $358.97 Weekly
4+ $1,789.00 $1,627.99 $1,481.47 Monthly
$413.16 $375.98 $342.14 Weekly
*Shared household allowance with landlord consent: $100.00/week until alternative shelter
can be acquired.
FOOD ALLOTMENT STANDARD
Based on FY2022 USDA Food Stamps Allotment figures
Household size Daily Weekly Monthly
1 $8.33 $58.33 $250
2 $15.30 $107.10 $459
3 $21.93 $153.53 $658
4 $27.83 $194.83 $835
5 $33.07 $231.47 $992
6 $39.67 $277.67 $1,190
7 $43.87 $307.07 $1,316
8 $50.13 $350.93 $1,504
Add $188 per month for each additional household member beyond 8 persons.
