Portsmouth, NH Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Portsmouth ranges from $2,000 (ZIP 03804) to $2,430 (ZIP 03801), with a median of $2,170 across 3 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03801 | $1,730 | $1,860 | $2,430 | $2,900 | $3,270 |
| 03802 | $1,540 | $1,660 | $2,170 | $2,590 | $2,920 |
| 03804 | $1,390 | $1,530 | $2,000 | $2,380 | $3,330 |
Income limits: Rockingham County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom