FY2027 Small Area FMR · Peterborough, NH
ZIP 03458 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 03458 (Peterborough, NH) is $2,020 a month, up 10.4% from FY2026. That is 10% above the Hillsborough County, NH (part) area-wide FMR of $1,834.
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 03458 sits in the Hillsborough County, NH (part) area
Of the 20 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 03458 has the 7th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Hillsborough County, NH (part) 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 $1,834 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,020 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 03458 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Cheshire 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 | $1,410 | $1,269 – $1,551 | $1,277 | $1,390 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,540 | $1,386 – $1,694 | $1,402 | $1,390 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,020 | $1,818 – $2,222 | $1,834 | $1,830 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,410 | $2,169 – $2,651 | $2,185 | $2,190 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,380 | $3,042 – $3,718 | $3,065 | $3,060 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,020 needs about $80,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $121,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $97,350. ZIP code 03458 lies mainly in Hillsborough County and Cheshire County. See the Hillsborough County, NH (part) 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 03458?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 03458 are $1,410 (studio), $1,540 (1 BR), $2,020 (2 BR), $2,410 (3 BR) and $3,380 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 03458?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 03458 that range is $1,818 to $2,222 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 03458?
The FY2026 income limits of the Hillsborough County, NH (part) area apply: median family income $121,700, low-income (80%) limit $97,350 for a family of four.