FY2027 Small Area FMR · Amherst, NH
ZIP 03031 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 03031 (Amherst, NH) is $1,940 a month, up 1.0% from FY2026. That is 11% below the Manchester, NH area-wide FMR of $2,168.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 03031 sits in the Manchester, NH area
Of the 15 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 03031 has the 14th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Manchester, NH is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $2,168 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,940 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 03031 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Nashua, NH (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $1,215 – $1,485 | $1,510 | $1,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,560 | $1,404 – $1,716 | $1,657 | $1,460 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,940 | $1,746 – $2,134 | $2,168 | $1,920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,540 | $2,286 – $2,794 | $2,583 | $2,550 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,750 | $2,475 – $3,025 | $2,849 | $2,700 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,940 needs about $77,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $125,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $100,500. ZIP code 03031 lies mainly in Hillsborough County. See the Manchester, NH county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 03031?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 03031 are $1,350 (studio), $1,560 (1 BR), $1,940 (2 BR), $2,540 (3 BR) and $2,750 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 03031?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 03031 that range is $1,746 to $2,134 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 03031?
The FY2026 income limits of the Manchester, NH area apply: median family income $125,600, low-income (80%) limit $100,500 for a family of four.