FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Strafford County
Studio
$1,601
1BR
$1,677
2BR
$2,194
3BR
$2,693
4BR
$2,941
Strafford County, New Hampshire
FIPS 33017 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,601 | $19,212 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,677 | $20,124 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,194 | $26,328 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,693 | $32,316 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,941 | $35,292 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $2,194/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$87,760/yr ($7,313/mo). Area Median Income is $140,900.
At NH's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 233 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,601 | $1,677 | $2,194 | $2,693 | $2,941 |
| FY2025 | $1,475 | $1,517 | $1,961 | $2,429 | $2,749 |
| FY2024 | $1,481 | $1,582 | $2,003 | $2,557 | $2,999 |
| FY2023 | $1,112 | $1,232 | $1,563 | $2,034 | $2,488 |
| FY2022 | $977 | $1,092 | $1,399 | $1,871 | $2,295 |
| FY2021 | $969 | $1,033 | $1,330 | $1,803 | $2,226 |
| FY2020 | $1,000 | $1,029 | $1,315 | $1,795 | $2,212 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $140,900
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $29,600 | $33,800 | $38,050 | $42,250 | $45,650 | $49,050 |
| 50% AMI | $49,350 | $56,400 | $63,450 | $70,450 | $76,100 | $81,750 |
| 80% AMI | $74,800 | $85,450 | $96,150 | $106,800 | $115,350 | $123,900 |