Margeson Apts Public Housing Portsmouth, NH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Margeson Apts is a Public Housing community in Portsmouth, NH with 236 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $461/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 26 months.
236
total units
99%
occupancy
$461
avg resident rent
26 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 245 Middle St, Portsmouth, NH Map → |
| Average household income | $20,755/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,980/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Margeson Apts
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 245 Middle 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 (~$461/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Portsmouth
- Mariner's Village LIHTC
- 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
- Keefe House PB Section 8
- Inishmaan LIHTC
- Rlgp 11 PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Mills §811 PRA | Portsmouth | 0.8 km |
| Portsmouth Cottage LIHTC | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Great Bay Residential Facility Ii PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Lafayette School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Atlantic Heights LIHTC | Portsmouth | 2.4 km |
| Foxwell at Kittery PB Section 8 | Kittery | 2.8 km |
| Betty's Dream PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2.8 km |
| Betty's Dream LIHTC | Portsmouth | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Portsmouth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Margeson Apts 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 Margeson Apts?
Residents report average rents near $461/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 Margeson Apts?
Contact the management office at 245 Middle 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.