Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Sullivan County, New Hampshire
Sullivan County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,596 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,211 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $30.69 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,596
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 21% less than in New Hampshire
- Typical rent
- $1,211
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 19% less than in New Hampshire
- Wage needed
- $30.69
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $63,840 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 54%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 11% more than in New Hampshire
Only here
Renting in Sullivan County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Of the 10 counties in New Hampshire, Sullivan County has the largest share of rent-burdened renters: 54%.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Sullivan County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Sullivan County was $1,779 a month in September 2026: 4.5% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,124 | $21.62 | $44,960 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,230 | $23.65 | $49,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,596 | $30.69 | $63,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,210 | $42.50 | $88,400 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,528 | $48.62 | $101,120 |
HUD area: Sullivan County, NH. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 20 ZIP codes in Sullivan County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,580 in 03603 to $2,390 in 03770. 17 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,596).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 03280 | Cheshire County, NH | $1,350 | $1,480 | $1,940 | $2,500 | $2,920 |
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| 03280 | Hillsborough County, NH | $1,350 | $1,480 | $1,940 | $2,500 | $2,920 |
| 03280 | Merrimack County, NH | $1,350 | $1,480 | $1,940 | $2,500 | $2,920 |
| 03280 | Sullivan County, NH | $1,350 | $1,480 | $1,940 | $2,500 | $2,920 |
| 03284 | Sullivan County, NH | $1,340 | $1,410 | $1,850 | $2,470 | $2,500 |
| 03601 | Sullivan County, NH | $1,110 | $1,220 | $1,590 | $2,180 | $2,430 |
| 03603 | Sullivan County, NH | $1,100 | $1,200 | $1,580 | $2,180 | $2,430 |
| 03605 | Sullivan County, NH | $1,340 | $1,470 | $1,910 | $2,610 | $2,910 |
| 03607 | Sullivan County, NH | $1,140 | $1,250 | $1,640 | $2,180 | $2,430 |
| 03743 | Sullivan County, NH | $1,100 | $1,200 | $1,580 | $2,180 | $2,430 |
| 03745 | Sullivan County, NH | $1,400 | $1,530 | $2,010 | $2,790 | $3,100 |
| 03751 | Sullivan County, NH | $1,450 | $1,590 | $2,080 | $2,860 | $3,140 |
| 03752 | Sullivan County, NH | $1,680 | $1,840 | $2,390 | $3,310 | $3,790 |
| 03753 | Grafton County, NH | $1,410 | $1,490 | $1,960 | $2,680 | $2,880 |
| 03753 | Sullivan County, NH | $1,410 | $1,490 | $1,960 | $2,680 | $2,880 |
| 03770 | Sullivan County, NH | $1,680 | $1,840 | $2,390 | $3,310 | $3,790 |
| 03773 | Sullivan County, NH | $1,290 | $1,410 | $1,830 | $2,530 | $2,900 |
| 03781 | Sullivan County, NH | $1,540 | $1,690 | $2,210 | $3,060 | $3,420 |
| 03782 | Merrimack County, NH | $1,540 | $1,690 | $2,190 | $3,030 | $3,470 |
| 03782 | Sullivan County, NH | $1,540 | $1,690 | $2,190 | $3,030 | $3,470 |
- 03280 · Cheshire County, NH $1,940$2,500
- 03280 · Hillsborough County, NH $1,940$2,500
- 03280 · Merrimack County, NH $1,940$2,500
- 03280 · Sullivan County, NH $1,940$2,500
- 03284 · Sullivan County, NH $1,850$2,470
- 03601 · Sullivan County, NH $1,590$2,180
- 03603 · Sullivan County, NH $1,580$2,180
- 03605 · Sullivan County, NH $1,910$2,610
- 03607 · Sullivan County, NH $1,640$2,180
- 03743 · Sullivan County, NH $1,580$2,180
- 03745 · Sullivan County, NH $2,010$2,790
- 03751 · Sullivan County, NH $2,080$2,860
- 03752 · Sullivan County, NH $2,390$3,310
- 03753 · Grafton County, NH $1,960$2,680
- 03753 · Sullivan County, NH $1,960$2,680
- 03770 · Sullivan County, NH $2,390$3,310
- 03773 · Sullivan County, NH $1,830$2,530
- 03781 · Sullivan County, NH $2,210$3,060
- 03782 · Merrimack County, NH $2,190$3,030
- 03782 · Sullivan County, NH $2,190$3,030
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Sullivan County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in New Hampshire, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
54%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
4,087 households rent in Sullivan County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 29%
- Spend less than 30% 46%
Compared with the state and the country
- Sullivan 54%
- New Hampshire 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Sullivan County
HUD lists 24 properties with homes for low-income households in Sullivan County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 4
- HUD-assisted
- 20
1,065 homes in all; 942 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Sugar River Mills Housing HUD-assisted 2 Heritage Dr, Claremont 03743 162 low-income homes · For older adults
- Sugar River Mills Tax credit (LIHTC) 7 Heritage Dr, Claremont 162 homes, 154 low-income · Studio: 9 · 1 bd: 102 · 2 bd: 43 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2011 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families
- Claremont Manor HUD-assisted 2 Manor Dr, Claremont 03743 90 low-income homes · For families
- Earl M. Bourdon Center HUD-assisted 67 Maple Ave, Claremont 03743 81 homes, 80 low-income · For older adults
- Hillside Terrace HUD-assisted 2 Hillstead Rd, Claremont 03743 79 low-income homes · For older adults
- Newport Village Apartments HUD-assisted 33 Whipple Rd, Newport 03773 50 low-income homes · For families
- Newport Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 33 Whipple Rd, Newport 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Newport House Tax credit (LIHTC) 17 Pearl St, Newport 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 44 · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities
- Newport House HUD-assisted 17 Pearl St, Newport 03773 43 low-income homes · For older adults
- Maple Manor HUD-assisted 44 Maple St, Newport 03773 42 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults
- Sugar River Apartments HUD-assisted 18 Maple St, Newport 03773 30 low-income homes · For families
- Goddard Block Tax credit (LIHTC) 54 Pleasant St, Claremont 36 homes, 27 low-income · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Meadow Road Senior Housing HUD-assisted 2 Meadow Rd, Newport 03773 25 low-income homes · For older adults
- Charlestown Elderly Housing HUD-assisted 107 Lovers Lane Rd, Charlestown 03603 20 low-income homes · For older adults
- Hillside Court HUD-assisted 17 Lincoln Hts, Claremont 03743 14 homes, 12 low-income · For families
- Charlestown Green HUD-assisted 59 Woodrise Rd, Charlestown 03603 12 low-income homes · For older adults
- Connecticut Valley House HUD-assisted 7 Trinity St, Claremont 03743 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Goddard Block HUD-assisted 52 Pleasant St, Claremont 03743 31 homes, 5 low-income · (603) 744-3551
- Spring Street Apartments HUD-assisted 32 Spring St, Newport 03773 42 homes, 4 low-income · (603) 421-2661
- Central & Mulberry Street HUD-assisted 40 Central St, Claremont 03743 12 homes, 2 low-income · (603) 744-3551
- Pearl Street Apartments HUD-assisted 40 Pearl St, Claremont 03743 12 homes, 2 low-income · (603) 744-3551
- Sullivan Street HUD-assisted 30 Sullivan St, Claremont 03743 9 homes, 1 low-income · (603) 744-3551
- 700 Main Street HUD-assisted 700 Main St, Claremont 03743 6 homes, 1 low-income · (603) 744-3551
- Summer Street HUD-assisted 101 Summer St, Claremont 03743 5 homes, 1 low-income · (603) 744-3551
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Sullivan County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Sullivan County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,750 | $41,200 | $65,900 |
| 2 people | $28,250 | $47,050 | $75,300 |
| 3 people | $31,800 | $52,950 | $84,700 |
| 4 people | $35,300 | $58,800 | $94,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,550 | $101,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,250 | $109,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $72,950 | $116,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,650 | $124,250 |
Area median income: $105,900. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Sullivan County, NH. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,012 – $1,236
- 1 bedroom $1,107 – $1,353
- 2 bedrooms $1,436 – $1,756
- 3 bedrooms $1,989 – $2,431
- 4 bedrooms $2,275 – $2,781
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Claremont Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 244 vouchers (603) 542-6411 Claremont Housing Authority: michelle@claremontha.org
Housing agencies in New Hampshire Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in New Hampshire
What New Hampshire law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §540-A:6, I(a)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §540-A:7, I
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 7 days
- N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §540:3, II; §540:2, II(a)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §540:3, II
- Only a court order can remove youN.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §540-A:3, II
- Protection from retaliationN.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §540:13-a
Help
Where to get help with rent in Sullivan County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority
32 Constitution Dr, Bedford · 46 miles away · Spanish
Also serves in other languages.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
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Neighborworks of Southern New Hampshire
801 Elm St, Manchester · 46 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 5 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Sullivan County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in New Hampshire, the average home bill was $145 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$3,192
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,596
- Security deposit
- $1,596
- Total
- $3,192
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Sullivan County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,124; 1 bedroom: $1,230; 2 bedrooms: $1,596; 3 bedrooms: $2,210; 4 bedrooms: $2,528. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Sullivan County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,596) without spending more than 30% of income takes $30.69 an hour full time, or $63,840 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Sullivan County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $58,800 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Sullivan County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,436 and $1,756 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Sullivan County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,580 in 03603 to $2,390 in 03770. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Sullivan County?
HUD lists 24 properties with homes for low-income households in Sullivan County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Sullivan County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Sullivan County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in New Hampshire, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).