Gosling Meadows Public Housing Portsmouth, NH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gosling Meadows is a Public Housing community in Portsmouth, NH with 182 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $636/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
182
total units
99%
occupancy
$636
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Wedgewood Rd, Portsmouth, NH Map → |
| Average household income | $27,110/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,454/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 38% |
How to apply at Gosling Meadows
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 2 Wedgewood Rd, Portsmouth; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$636/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Portsmouth
- Mariner's Village LIHTC
- Margeson Apts Public Housing
- Wamesit Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wamesit Place PB Section 8
- Inishmore LIHTC
- Mariner's Village LIHTC
- Ruth Lewin Griffin Place LIHTC
- Keefe House PB Section 8
- Inishmaan LIHTC
- Rlgp 11 PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Betty's Dream PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Betty's Dream LIHTC | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Atlantic Heights LIHTC | Portsmouth | 2.5 km |
| Baran Place §202 Senior | Eliot | 3.4 km |
| Woodbury Mills §811 PRA | Portsmouth | 3.4 km |
| Portsmouth Cottage LIHTC | Portsmouth | 4.2 km |
| Great Bay Residential Facility Ii PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 4.2 km |
| Lafayette School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Portsmouth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gosling Meadows have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Gosling Meadows?
Residents report average rents near $636/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Gosling Meadows?
Contact the management office at 2 Wedgewood Rd in Portsmouth. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.