Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Portsmouth

Affordability in Portsmouth, RI

Portsmouth has 6 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties offering 144 affordable rental units. Median rent, median household income, and renter share figures are not available for this city at this time.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Portsmouth Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 17 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population size.

Getting Around Portsmouth

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Portsmouth scores 33 out of 100, described as Car-Dependent, meaning most errands require a vehicle. The Bike Score for the area is 28 out of 100, according to Walk Score.

• Walk Score: 33 - Car-Dependent
• Bike Score: 28

Residents without a personal vehicle should plan carefully, as public transit options and walkable amenities are limited in this area.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 4 public schools serve Portsmouth across 1 district, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living and Affordable Housing in Portsmouth, RI

Portsmouth is a small coastal community where housing costs tend to reflect its desirable location on Aquidneck Island. Affordable and income-based rentals can offer meaningful savings for eligible households in this market.

Lease Lantern does not have a verified median household income figure for Portsmouth from Census ACS 5-Year data at this time. For current income limits that determine eligibility for HUD-assisted and LIHTC units here, refer to HUD's official income limit tables for Newport County, RI.

• Affordable properties in Portsmouth: 6 HUD-assisted or LIHTC buildings with 144 total units
• Who qualifies: Eligibility is based on household income relative to the Area Median Income (AMI) for Newport County -- each property sets its own income and rent limits
• Potential savings: Rents at income-restricted properties are capped as a percentage of AMI, which can be significantly below market rate in this area

To understand what you would pay at a specific property, contact the leasing office directly or review the property listing on Lease Lantern for program details.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 6 HUD-assisted properties in Portsmouth have been mapped for flood risk. None of them fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.