The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area, NH

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,333 to a high of $1,629, with an average of $1,481.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,424, a maximum of $1,740, and an average of $1,582.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,803, peaking at a maximum of $2,203, and averaging at $2,003.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,301, a maximum of $2,813, and an average of $2,557.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,699 to a maximum of $3,299, with an average of $2,999.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area, NH Low Rent (90%) $1,333 $1,424 $1,803 $2,301 $2,699
Average Rent $1,481 $1,582 $2,003 $2,557 $2,999
High Rent(110%) $1,629 $1,740 $2,203 $2,813 $3,299
2023 Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area, NH Low Rent (90%) $1,001 $1,109 $1,407 $1,831 $2,239
Average Rent $1,112 $1,232 $1,563 $2,034 $2,488
High Rent (110%) $1,223 $1,355 $1,719 $2,237 $2,737
2022 Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area, NH Low Rent (90%) $879 $983 $1,259 $1,684 $2,066
Average Rent $977 $1,092 $1,399 $1,871 $2,295
High Rent(110%) $1,075 $1,201 $1,539 $2,058 $2,525
2021 Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area, NH Low Rent (90%) $872 $930 $1,197 $1,623 $2,003
Average Rent $969 $1,033 $1,330 $1,803 $2,226
High Rent (110%) $1,066 $1,136 $1,463 $1,983 $2,449
2020 Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area, NH Low Rent (90%) $900 $926 $1,184 $1,616 $1,991
Average Rent $1,000 $1,029 $1,315 $1,795 $2,212
High Rent(110%) $1,100 $1,132 $1,447 $1,975 $2,433
2019 Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area, NH Low Rent (90%) $818 $824 $1,045 $1,436 $1,763
Average Rent $909 $916 $1,161 $1,595 $1,959
High Rent (110%) $1,000 $1,008 $1,277 $1,755 $2,155
2018 Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area, NH Low Rent (90%) $841 $846 $1,068 $1,468 $1,753
Average Rent $934 $940 $1,187 $1,631 $1,948
High Rent(110%) $1,027 $1,034 $1,306 $1,794 $2,143
2017 Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area, NH Low Rent (90%) $838 $843 $1,057 $1,441 $1,646
Average Rent $931 $937 $1,174 $1,601 $1,829
High Rent (110%) $1,024 $1,031 $1,291 $1,761 $2,012


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