Metro FMR area · NH · HUD FY 2027
Hillsborough County, NH (part) Fair Market Rent
HUD’s FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the Hillsborough County, NH (part) area is $1,834 a month, 9% below the New Hampshire average and 4% above the U.S. average of $1,761. ZIP-level Small Area FMRs for its 20 ZIP codes range from $1,550 to $2,330.
- $1,8342-bedroom FMR+$136 (+8.0%) vs FY 2026
- $1,4021-bedroom FMRU.S.: $1,478
- $73,360Income for a 2-bedroomat 30% of income
- 33,365Residents1 county (towns)
| Unit | Hillsborough County, NH (part) FY 2027 | FY 2026 | Change | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,277 | $1,286 | −$9 (−0.7%) | $1,425 | $1,379 | $51,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,402 | $1,294 | +$108 (+8.3%) | $1,556 | $1,478 | $56,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,834 | $1,698 | +$136 (+8.0%) | $2,010 | $1,761 | $73,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,185 | $2,036 | +$149 (+7.3%) | $2,534 | $2,266 | $87,400 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,065 | $2,842 | +$223 (+7.8%) | $2,762 | $2,607 | $122,600 |
Counties in this FMR area
| County | Residents in area |
|---|---|
| Hillsborough County, NH | 33,365 |
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code
Small Area FMRs apply to Housing Choice Vouchers where HUD requires them or the housing authority opts in; otherwise the metro FMR above applies. The median ZIP’s 2-bedroom SAFMR is $1,940.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | 2BR vs FY 2026 | 2BR vs area FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03043 | $1,390 | $1,530 | $2,000 | $2,380 | $3,340 | +$190 (+10.5%) | 9% above |
| 03045 | $1,520 | $1,670 | $2,180 | $2,600 | $2,870 | +$40 (+1.9%) | 19% above |
| 03047 | $1,160 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,760 | +$120 (+7.8%) | 10% below |
| 03055 | $1,480 | $1,710 | $2,120 | $2,740 | $3,000 | +$90 (+4.4%) | 16% above |
| 03057 | $1,500 | $1,690 | $2,160 | $2,840 | $3,070 | −$230 (−9.6%) | 18% above |
| 03070 | $1,330 | $1,510 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,790 | no change | 5% above |
| 03071 | $1,330 | $1,510 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,710 | no change | 5% above |
| 03082 | $1,650 | $1,780 | $2,330 | $2,780 | $3,890 | −$90 (−3.7%) | 27% above |
| 03084 | $1,380 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,360 | $3,310 | +$20 (+1.0%) | 8% above |
| 03086 | $1,330 | $1,510 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,710 | no change | 5% above |
| 03242 | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,780 | $2,350 | $2,560 | +$100 (+6.0%) | 3% below |
| 03244 | $1,260 | $1,380 | $1,810 | $2,350 | $3,030 | +$110 (+6.5%) | 1% below |
| 03280 | $1,350 | $1,480 | $1,940 | $2,500 | $2,920 | −$40 (−2.0%) | 6% above |
| 03281 | $1,490 | $1,640 | $2,140 | $2,550 | $2,810 | +$60 (+2.9%) | 17% above |
| 03440 | $1,160 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,850 | $2,590 | no change | 15% below |
| 03442 | $1,240 | $1,360 | $1,780 | $2,120 | $2,980 | +$140 (+8.5%) | 3% below |
| 03449 | $1,180 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $2,000 | $2,560 | −$170 (−9.5%) | 12% below |
| 03452 | $1,200 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,560 | +$170 (+10.8%) | 5% below |
| 03458 | $1,410 | $1,540 | $2,020 | $2,410 | $3,380 | +$190 (+10.4%) | 10% above |
| 03468 | $1,610 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,750 | $3,860 | +$200 (+9.5%) | 26% above |
Sources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD User Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 FMRs (file dated August 26, 2026) and FY 2026 FMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- HUD User Small Area Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 SAFMRs (file dated August 31, 2026) and FY 2026 SAFMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
Fair Market Rents are HUD’s estimate of gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a modest unit, set at the 40th percentile of recent-mover rents. FY 2027 is HUD’s fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Housing authorities set voucher payment standards from these figures; check yours.