Portsmouth Housing Authority
245 Middle St, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 · ~877 units under management
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Who this agency serves
Portsmouth Housing Authority served 827 households across 910 units (91% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.6 people, an average annual income of $22,510, and pays an average of $527 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 827 of 910 units
- Avg. household income
- $22,510
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $527
- Avg. household size
- 1.6 people
- Households with children
- 18%
- Head of household 62+
- 48%
- Head of household with a disability
- 56%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 23 months
Unit mix: 62% 1-bedroom, 22% 2-bedroom, 17% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 2 developments with an average score of 89 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARGESON APTS | Portsmouth | 96 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2026 |
| GOSLING MEADOWS | Portsmouth | 81 Standard | UPCS | Feb 2023 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Income-restricted housing in Portsmouth, NH
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
DEPOT + MAIN APARTMENTS
55 MAIN STREET, SALEM, NH, 0307974 income-restricted units2 studio, 53 1BR, 19 2BRBuilt 20249% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054WALLACE FARM PHASE II
BRIDLE PATH, LONDONDERRY, NH, 0305344 income-restricted units of 72 total12 1BR, 60 2BRBuilt 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052- Elderly
RUTH LEWIN GRIFFIN PLACE
160 COURT STREET, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 0380164 income-restricted units48 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052 SANBORN CROSSING
30 SANBORN ROAD, LONDONDERRY, NH, 03053102 income-restricted units62 1BR, 40 2BRBuilt 20209% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050CHANDLER PLACE PHASE II
18 CHANDLER AVENUE, PLAISTOW, NH, 0386514 income-restricted units12 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049THE MEADOWS AT GRAPEVINE RUN PHASE II
27 BROWN ROAD, HAMPTON FALLS, NH, 0384429 income-restricted units of 48 total48 1BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049THREE MEETING PLACE
3 MEETING PLACE DRIVE, EXETER, NH, 0383338 income-restricted units of 43 total3 studio, 29 1BR, 11 2BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048TOWNHONMES AT WHITTEMORE II
404 MAMMOTH ROAD, LONDONDERRY, NH, 0305330 income-restricted units of 33 total25 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048ROCKINGHAM VILLAGE APARTMENTS
24 BATCHELDER ROAD, SEABROOK, NH, 03874388 income-restricted units45 studio, 138 1BR, 177 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048CHANDLER PLACE
18 CHANDLER AVENUE, PLAISTOW, NH, 0386525 income-restricted units23 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047THE MEADOWS AT GRAPVINE RUN, PHASE I
27 BROWN ROAD, HAMPTON FALLS, NH, 0384424 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047TOWNHOMES AT WHITTEMORE PLACE
401 MAMMOTH ROAD, LONDONDERRY, NH, 0305345 income-restricted units33 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045ONE MEETING PLACE
1 MEETING PLACE DRIVE, EXETER, NH, 0383339 income-restricted units24 1BR, 15 2BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045CLOUGH FARM APTS
8 BRAEMOOR WOODS RD, SALEM, NH, 0307932 income-restricted units9 1BR, 23 2BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~20436 MEETING PLACE
6 MEETING PL DR, EXETER, NH, 0383326 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2012Compliance through ~2042WAMESIT PLACE
65 HOLIDAY DR, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 0380193 income-restricted units of 100 total20 1BR, 50 2BR, 30 3BRBuilt 20119% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041MEETING PLACE AT EXETER
4 MEETING PL DR, EXETER, NH, 0383332 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040WHITE BIRCH
11 AIRFIELD DR, RYE, NH, 0387022 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2010Compliance through ~2040GLENRIDGE APTS
14 BRAEMOOR WOODS RD, SALEM, NH, 0307926 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040LAFAYETTE SCHOOL
100 LAFAYETTE RD, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 0380110 income-restricted units10 1BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039SALEM SENIOR
48 TELFER CIR, SALEM, NH, 0307924 income-restricted units20 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037SQUAMSCOTT BLOCK
130 WATER ST, EXETER, NH, 0383316 income-restricted units of 30 total20 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037BETTY'S DREAM
75 LONGMEADOW LN, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 0380124 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036WADLEIGH FALLS/NEWMARKET
290 WADLEIGH FALLS RD, NEWMARKET, NH, 0385757 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036PORTSMOUTH COTTAGE
5 JENKINS AVE, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 0380120 income-restricted units20 1BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034DEERFIELD ELDERLY
11 OLD CTR RD, DEERFIELD, NH, 0303720 income-restricted units16 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033WHISPERING PINES II
70 PLEASANT ST, EPPING, NH, 0304220 income-restricted units16 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031SETTLERS RIDGE
25 POPE RD, ATKINSON, NH, 0381126 income-restricted units20 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030FRANKLIN VILLAGE
8 LARAWAY CT, DERRY, NH, 0303898 income-restricted units of 132 total2 studio, 17 1BR, 113 2BRBuilt 19974% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027ATLANTIC HEIGHTS
40 BEDFORD WAY, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 0380130 income-restricted units27 1BR, 3 2BRBuilt 19964% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026MARINER'S VILLAGE (OSPREY LANDING, INISHMORE)
40 BLUE HERON DR, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 0380166 income-restricted units9 1BR, 30 2BR, 24 3BR, 3 4BR+Built 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025HAMPTON ELDERLY
450 HIGH ST, HAMPTON, NH, 0384227 income-restricted units27 1BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025SUMMER STREET
5 SUMMER ST, EXETER, NH, 038336 income-restricted units of 8 total8 2BRBuilt 19954% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025- 66 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1995Compliance through ~2025
- 176 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024
THE FAIRWAYS
21 FAIRWAY DR, DERRY, NH, 03038170 income-restricted units of 177 totalBuilt 1994Compliance through ~20247 COHAS TERRACE
7 COHAS TER, LONDONDERRY, NH, 030532 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1991Compliance through ~2021
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Portsmouth Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
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