Section 8 in Coos County, NH
378 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Coos County, 58% utilized. 3 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Coos County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $988 | $889 to $1,087 |
| 1-bedroom | $994 | $895 to $1,093 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,287 | $1,158 to $1,416 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,702 | $1,532 to $1,872 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,708 | $1,537 to $1,879 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Coos County covers up to $1,287 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,158 to $1,416.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Coos County?
Source-of-income protection status for New Hampshire is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Coos County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Berlin Housing Authority
Berlin · PHA code NH011
289 Section 8 unitsLancaster Housing Authority
Berlin · PHA code NH015
71 Section 8 unitsNorthumberland Housing Authority
Berlin · PHA code NH016
18 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Coos County
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Other New Hampshire counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 31,430 · FIPS 33007.