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Dover Housing Authority
Dover Housing Authority is based in Dover, Strafford County, NH and administers 550 Section 8 vouchers and 274 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NH003. Program type: Combined. Households served: 692. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 17.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,475 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,761 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,157 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,672 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,749 |
| 5 bedroom | $3,044 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03042 | $1,770 | $1,900 | $2,490 | $2,970 | $3,350 |
| 03820 | $1,450 | $1,560 | $2,040 | $2,430 | $2,740 |
| 03823 | $1,490 | $1,610 | $2,100 | $2,500 | $2,820 |
| 03824 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,430 | $2,650 |
| 03825 | $1,670 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,800 | $3,100 |
| 03835 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,430 | $2,650 |
| 03839 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,430 | $2,650 |
| 03851 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,430 | $2,650 |
| 03852 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,430 | $2,650 |
| 03855 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,430 | $2,650 |
| 03861 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,430 | $2,650 |
| 03867 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,430 | $2,650 |
| 03868 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,430 | $2,650 |
| 03869 | $1,450 | $1,560 | $2,040 | $2,430 | $2,740 |
| 03878 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,430 | $2,650 |
| 03884 | $1,580 | $1,700 | $2,220 | $2,770 | $2,980 |
| 03887 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,430 | $2,650 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Dover Housing Authority
62 Whittier St, Dover, NH 03820
Phone: (603) 742-5804
Official website: doverhousingauthority.org
Email updates
About Dover Housing Authority
Overview
The Dover Housing Authority operates 274 public housing units and administers 550 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 692 households. With an occupancy rate of 83%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs to support low-income families in Dover, New Hampshire.
Scale and standing
The Dover Housing Authority ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Strafford County area, with 550 Section 8 vouchers. Its peers include the Somersworth Housing Authority, which has 356 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the City of Rochester NH, with 190 vouchers. On a state level, the Dover Housing Authority holds the fifth position in terms of voucher size among the 19 authorities in New Hampshire.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Dover area ranges from $1,770 to $2,530, with an average of $2,031. This is slightly higher than the state average of $1,968. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 03825 at $2,530, while the lowest is in ZIP code 03852 at $1,770.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Somersworth Housing AuthoritySomersworth, NH, 356 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the City of Rochester NHRochester, NH, 190 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.