Keefe House PB Section 8 Portsmouth, NH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Keefe House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Portsmouth, NH with 58 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $560/month on average.
58
total units
100%
occupancy
$560
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH Map → |
| Average household income | $25,755/yr |
| Average personal income | $24,066/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 88% |
How to apply at Keefe House
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 20 Islington St, 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 (~$560/mo average here).
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- Margeson Apts Public Housing
- Gosling Meadows Public Housing
- Wamesit Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wamesit Place PB Section 8
- Inishmore LIHTC
- Mariner's Village LIHTC
- Ruth Lewin Griffin Place LIHTC
- Inishmaan LIHTC
- Rlgp 11 PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Heights LIHTC | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Woodbury Mills §811 PRA | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Foxwell at Kittery PB Section 8 | Kittery | 2 km |
| Foxwell Ii PB Section 8 | Kittery | 2 km |
| Portsmouth Cottage LIHTC | Portsmouth | 2.4 km |
| Great Bay Residential Facility Ii PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2.4 km |
| Lafayette School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2.4 km |
| Betty's Dream PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Keefe House have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Keefe House?
Residents report average rents near $560/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 Keefe House?
Contact the management office at 20 Islington St 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.