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Portsmouth Housing Authority

Name: Portsmouth Housing Authority
Address: 245 Middle St, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, US
Telephone: 6034364310

245 Middle St, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

Information verified August 2, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 10 hr ago

About This Property

Portsmouth Housing Authority operates 874 units of public housing in Portsmouth, NH, serving Rockingham County. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently open for applications. The housing authority provides affordable rental options for eligible residents.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened January 20, 2025

Apply: Online, In-person, Mail

Preferences for Elderly, Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Veterans, Disabled, current Portsmouth residents. Betty's Dream Rainbow Apartments (for physically handicapped) has a separate application process by contacting property managers.

Last verified July 18, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Apply: Mail

To apply, complete the Preliminary Application and submit it with copies of Social Security cards and Birth Certificates. Applicants are placed on a waitlist and contacted when their name nears the top. Wait time is difficult to determine and depends on preference points and selected properties.

Last verified July 28, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated August 2, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

874

Fair Market Rent - Rockingham County, NH

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,299
1 Bedroom	$1,483
2 Bedroom	$1,917
3 Bedroom	$2,329
4 Bedroom	$2,553

Income Limits - Rockingham County, NH

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $21,600
Very Low (50%): $36,050
Low (80%): $55,950

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $24,700
Very Low (50%): $41,200
Low (80%): $63,950

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $27,800
Very Low (50%): $46,350
Low (80%): $71,950

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $30,850
Very Low (50%): $51,450
Low (80%): $79,900

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $33,350
Very Low (50%): $55,600
Low (80%): $86,300

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,800
Very Low (50%): $59,700
Low (80%): $92,700

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $63,800
Low (80%): $99,100

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $67,950
Low (80%): $105,500

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$21,600	$36,050	$55,950
2 Persons	$24,700	$41,200	$63,950
3 Persons	$27,800	$46,350	$71,950
4 Persons	$30,850	$51,450	$79,900
5 Persons	$33,350	$55,600	$86,300
6 Persons	$35,800	$59,700	$92,700
7 Persons	$40,120	$63,800	$99,100
8 Persons	$44,660	$67,950	$105,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Portsmouth, NH?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Rockingham County, NH is: $1299 (Studio), $1483 (1BR), $1917 (2BR), $2329 (3BR), $2553 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Portsmouth Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Portsmouth Housing Authority have?+

Portsmouth Housing Authority has a total of 874 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Portsmouth Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Portsmouth Housing Authority?+

Portsmouth Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 6034364310, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Rockingham County, NH?+

For a 4-person household in Rockingham County, NH, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $30,850, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $51,450, Low Income (80% AMI): $79,900. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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