FY2027 Small Area FMR · New London, NH
ZIP 03257 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 03257 (New London, NH) is $2,220 a month, down 9.8% from FY2026. That is 23% above the Merrimack County, NH area-wide FMR of $1,800.
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 03257 sits in the Merrimack County, NH area
Of the 42 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 03257 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Merrimack County, 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 $1,800 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,220 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 03257 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Sullivan 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 | $1,530 | $1,377 – $1,683 | $1,253 | $1,700 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,690 | $1,521 – $1,859 | $1,376 | $1,870 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,220 | $1,998 – $2,442 | $1,800 | $2,460 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,920 | $2,628 – $3,212 | $2,357 | $3,240 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,940 | $2,646 – $3,234 | $2,366 | $3,260 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,220 needs about $88,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $128,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $102,900. ZIP code 03257 lies mainly in Merrimack County and Sullivan County. See the Merrimack County, 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 03257?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 03257 are $1,530 (studio), $1,690 (1 BR), $2,220 (2 BR), $2,920 (3 BR) and $2,940 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 03257?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 03257 that range is $1,998 to $2,442 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 03257?
The FY2026 income limits of the Merrimack County, NH area apply: median family income $128,600, low-income (80%) limit $102,900 for a family of four.