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Somersworth Housing Authority
Somersworth Housing Authority is based in Somersworth, Strafford County, NH and administers 356 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NH006. Program type: Combined. Households served: 334. Occupancy: 93%. ZIP codes served: 17.
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.
Latest from Somersworth Housing Authority
- Spring Newsletter 2026 (pdf) DownloadThe Spring Newsletter 2026 is available for download.
- Spring Newsletter 2026 (pdf)The Somersworth Housing Authority has published its Spring 2026 newsletter available as a PDF document.
- Winter Newsletter 2026 (pdf) DownloadThe Winter Newsletter 2026 is available for download.
- Winter Newsletter 2026 (pdf)The Somersworth Housing Authority has released its Winter 2026 newsletter in PDF format.
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
Somersworth Housing Authority
25 Bartlett Ave Ste A, Somersworth, NH 03878
Phone: (603) 692-2864
Official website: somersworthhousing.org
Email updates
About Somersworth Housing Authority
Overview
The Somersworth Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 356 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 334 households with an occupancy rate of 93%. The agency's combined program type integrates various housing assistance initiatives to support low-income families in Somersworth, New Hampshire.
Scale and standing
Among the three housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Somersworth Housing Authority ranks second by voucher count. Its peers include the Dover Housing Authority, which manages 550 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the City of Rochester NH, with 190 vouchers. On a state level, the Somersworth Housing Authority holds the 8th position out of 19 authorities in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,770 to $2,530, with an average of $2,031. This is slightly above 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.
- Dover Housing AuthorityDover, NH, 550 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.