Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $140,900). They determine who qualifies for income-based and affordable housing — Section 8 vouchers, public housing, Section 202/811, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units — by household size.
Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $140,900 ranks #3 of 12 HUD income-limit areas in New Hampshire, where area medians range from $87,700 to $154,100.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,600 | $49,350 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $33,800 | $56,400 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $38,050 | $63,450 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $42,250 | $70,450 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $45,650 | $76,100 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $49,050 | $81,750 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $52,400 | $87,400 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,800 | $93,000 | $141,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $49,350 for a single person up to $93,000 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $141,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Rockingham County, Strafford County).
Do you qualify?
Most income-based programs cap eligibility at the Very Low Income (50%) level, and the deepest assistance — public housing and most Section 8 vouchers — targets households at or below Extremely Low Income (30%). LIHTC and other affordable units commonly use the Low Income (80%) threshold. For example, a household of four in Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $70,450, and for the deepest assistance under $42,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $70,450 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $42,250 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $49,350, and for the deepest assistance under $29,600.
Counties covered: Rockingham County, Strafford County.
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Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FY2026 Income Limits. Limits are updated annually and may be adjusted for high-cost areas.