Portsmouth Cottage LIHTC Portsmouth, NH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Portsmouth Cottage is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Portsmouth, NH with 20 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 Jenkins Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 20 |
| Placed in service | 2004 |
How to apply at Portsmouth Cottage
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 5 Jenkins Ave, 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.
Other subsidized housing in Portsmouth
- Mariner's Village LIHTC
- 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
- Keefe House PB Section 8
- Inishmaan LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Mills §811 PRA | Portsmouth | 1.1 km |
| Rlgp 11 PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Betty's Dream PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2.8 km |
| Betty's Dream LIHTC | Portsmouth | 2.8 km |
| Atlantic Heights LIHTC | Portsmouth | 3.3 km |
| Foxwell at Kittery PB Section 8 | Kittery | 4.2 km |
| Foxwell Ii PB Section 8 | Kittery | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Portsmouth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Portsmouth Cottage have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Portsmouth Cottage?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Portsmouth Cottage?
Contact the management office at 5 Jenkins Ave 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.