Portsmouth, New Hampshire Section 8 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. 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.