Portsmouth, New Hampshire Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Portsmouth Housing Authority (PHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open. Pre-applications are being accepted since at lease August 12, 2019, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period: 

1. Open and print the pre-application online here. Select the orange "APPLY NOW (Download Application)" button.
2. Pick up a pre-application from the PHA office, located at 245 Middle Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801.
3. Call 603-436-4310 or TDD 1-800-545-1833, ext. 825 to request an application by mail.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it must be either:

1. Dropped off in person to the PHA office, address mentioned above.
2. Mailed to the PHA office, address mentioned above.
3. Faxed to (603) 436-4937.
4. Emailed to [email protected].

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Currently live in the City of Portsmouth or work over 20 hours/week in the City of Portsmouth.
• Veteran as verified by the Department of Veteran Affairs or spouse is a veteran as verified by the Department of Veteran Affairs.
• Working head of household, or working spouse or person 62 or older, or a person who is unable to work because of their disability.
• Homeless.

It is not known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the PHA Housing Choice Voucher Information page, or the PHA website.

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (603) 436-4310 .