The construction of Laconia Housing’s new residence, Sunrise House, will be completed in September and opening 16 units in November providin

A recent studyabout the health of aging adults found that New Hampshire has the second oldest median age in the United States, with more that 20% of residents over 60 years old – and the Granite State is to continue aging, as the over-65 population is expected to outnumber the below-18 population by 2035. These demographic changes and an increasingly tighter real estate market are contributing to a shortage of affordable housing in New Hampshire, according to an article expla

When Dick Weaver became Executive Director of Laconia Housing six years ago, he thought his job was going to be maintaining the status quo. He quickly realized that New Hampshire was changing, and that Laconia Housing should change to continue providingaffordable housing and support services for seniors and people with disability, in order to promote better life quality for the whole community. Weaver said, “I have made policy changes to bring consistency, stability, and ord

Looking for a safe, caring place for a senior that is affordable and in New Hampshire? This is a common, relevant, senior citizen scenario: Mom’s, Dad’s or maybe both parent’s circumstances have changed (or uncle’s and aunt’s). Perhaps they need a little more help with making meals, doing laundry, cleaning, or need medication reminders, but they aren’t ready for a nursing home. They want to remain as independent as possible, yet, you don’t feel like it is best for them to con

Work is underway to transform a vacant downtown office building at 423 S. Main Street, next to Laconia Housing’s Sunrise Towers. Construction of the Sunrise House is moving steadily and scheduled to be ready for occupancy by August 2019. The Sunrise House project is a 16-unit new apartment building that will provide affordable, supportive housing for persons with disabilities who are 62 years of age or older. Included in the rent for are heat, hot water, electricity, and air

Construction began on Laconia Housing’s new Sunrise House project, a 16-unit apartment building that will provide affordable, supportive hou

The Tavern Inn hallways and common areas are getting a makeover with freshly painted walls in modern level-coding colors, plank tile floorin

Jim has made friends at Laconia Housing, but one in particular is special - Catherine who lives on the same floor as he does. Jim calls Cath

Alice is from Tilton and although she would like to go back home, she admits she’s happy to stay in Laconia Housing for another 10 years. Be

Maureen lived in Las Vegas for 30 years and she still misses it. But at Laconia Housing she gets the support she needs. Maureen had spinal s

Though he likes to stick to himself, he has a several friends and usually goes from his third floor apartment to the common area to particip

Both she and her husband like living in Laconia Housing. She likes the atmosphere and would rather be there than anyplace else.

Laconia Housing brings in $6 million in revenue to the region every year. Paying more than $1,190,000 annually to 40 staff with health insurance and retirement benefits for full time employees. Contributing more than $148,000 directly in property taxes to the City each year: $131,000 from housing facilities; $17,000 from cell tower leases at Sunrise Towers. Cutting $2,560,000 in checks to private landlords each year for rent subsidies ($2 million in Laconia). We provide famil