Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Portsmouth, NH
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Portsmouth with roughly 1,323 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $415 to $880 per month. Median reported wait: about 22 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Portsmouth
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Portsmouth
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariner's Village LIHTC | 263 | — | — |
| Margeson Apts Public Housing | 236 | $461 | 26 mo |
| Gosling Meadows Public Housing | 182 | $636 | 18 mo |
| Wamesit Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Wamesit Place PB Section 8 | 70 | $553 | — |
| Inishmore LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Mariner's Village LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Ruth Lewin Griffin Place LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Keefe House PB Section 8 | 58 | $560 | — |
| Inishmaan LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Rlgp 11 PB Section 8 | 45 | $880 | — |
| Atlantic Heights LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Betty's Dream PB Section 8 | 24 | $516 | — |
| Betty's Dream LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Portsmouth Cottage LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Great Bay Residential Facility Ii PB Section 8 | 12 | $415 | — |
| Lafayette School LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Woodbury Mills §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Portsmouth (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamesit Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Wamesit Place PB Section 8 | 70 | $553 | — |
| Keefe House PB Section 8 | 58 | $560 | — |
| Rlgp 11 PB Section 8 | 45 | $880 | — |
| Betty's Dream PB Section 8 | 24 | $516 | — |
| Great Bay Residential Facility Ii PB Section 8 | 12 | $415 | — |
| Lafayette School LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Portsmouth
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margeson Apts Public Housing | 236 | $461 | 26 mo |
| Gosling Meadows Public Housing | 182 | $636 | 18 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Portsmouth
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariner's Village LIHTC | 263 | — | — |
| Inishmore LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Mariner's Village LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Ruth Lewin Griffin Place LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Inishmaan LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Atlantic Heights LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Betty's Dream LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Portsmouth Cottage LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Rockingham County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Rockingham County: studio $1,601, 1-BR $1,692, 2-BR $2,220, 3-BR $2,722, 4-BR $3,006.
Full FMR table for Rockingham County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Portsmouth
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Derry, NH
- Exeter, NH
- Hampton, NH
- Londonderry, NH
- Salem, NH
- Manchester, NH
- Nashua, NH
- Dover, NH
- Concord, NH
- Rochester, NH
- Keene, NH
- Laconia, NH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.