About the American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021, and established the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, providing support to State, territorial, local, and Tribal governments to respond to economic and public health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The City of Manchester received $21.6 million to date and is expected to receive another $21.6 million in May 2022, totaling $43.2 million. Manchester residents were asked how they wanted funds to be used, and their responses were compiled into categories of eligible programs, as reflected in the City’s ARPA Funding Recommendations.

Landlord Incentive Program Accepting Participants

A landlord incentive program, administered by the Manchester Housing and Redevelopment Authority (MHRA) in partnership with the City of Manchester, is now open to local landlords who are interested in participating in the Section 8 Voucher Program.

MHRA is offering up to $3,000 per housing unit and up to $10,000 for each residential property to be used in the repair of housing units to comply with Housing Quality Standards, making them eligible as rental units for Section 8 Voucher holders. 

For contact infomation and additional details, please reference the program flyer found here.