In an effort to control costs, Washington has changed the funding formula for Section 8 vouchers.
Section 8 is a federal subsidy that helps people afford low-income housing.
Because of the change, local housing officials are facing budget shortfalls that could force up rents as soon as July.
And those who have spent years on a waiting list for a Section 8 voucher are being told they'll have to wait even longer.
New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein has this report.
