FY2027 Small Area FMR · Windham, NH
ZIP 03087 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 03087 (Windham, NH) is $3,550 a month, up 4.1% from FY2026. That is 50% above the Lawrence, MA-NH area-wide FMR of $2,367.
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 03087 sits in the Lawrence, MA-NH area
Of the 44 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 03087 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Lawrence, MA-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 $2,367 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $3,550 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 03087 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Western Rockingham County, 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 | $2,510 | $2,259 – $2,761 | $1,677 | $2,350 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,710 | $2,439 – $2,981 | $1,809 | $2,600 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,550 | $3,195 – $3,905 | $2,367 | $3,410 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,230 | $3,807 – $4,653 | $2,820 | $4,090 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,670 | $4,203 – $5,137 | $3,111 | $4,510 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $3,550 needs about $142,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $137,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $106,800. ZIP code 03087 lies mainly in Rockingham County. See the Lawrence, MA-NH metro 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 03087?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 03087 are $2,510 (studio), $2,710 (1 BR), $3,550 (2 BR), $4,230 (3 BR) and $4,670 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 03087?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 03087 that range is $3,195 to $3,905 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 03087?
The FY2026 income limits of the Lawrence, MA-NH area apply: median family income $137,300, low-income (80%) limit $106,800 for a family of four.