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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Merrimack County, NH (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Merrimack County, NH, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2027 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,253 | $1,128 – $1,378 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,376 | $1,238 – $1,514 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,620 – $1,980 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,357 | $2,121 – $2,593 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,366 | $2,129 – $2,603 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. FY2027 FMRs are effective October 1, 2026. FY2027 FMRs take effect October 1, 2026; until that date, the prior FY2026 schedule remains in effect. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,800 — right at the New Hampshire median of $1,817 across all 14 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
This is a county-level (non-metro) FMR area covering: Allenstown town (Merrimack County), Andover town (Merrimack County), Boscawen town (Merrimack County), Bow town (Merrimack County), Bradford town (Merrimack County), Canterbury town (Merrimack County), Chichester town (Merrimack County), Concord city (Merrimack County), Danbury town (Merrimack County), Dunbarton town (Merrimack County), Epsom town (Merrimack County), Franklin city (Merrimack County), Henniker town (Merrimack County), Hill town (Merrimack County), Hooksett town (Merrimack County), Hopkinton town (Merrimack County), Loudon town (Merrimack County), Newbury town (Merrimack County), New London town (Merrimack County), Northfield town (Merrimack County), Pembroke town (Merrimack County), Pittsfield town (Merrimack County), Salisbury town (Merrimack County), Sutton town (Merrimack County), Warner town (Merrimack County), Webster town (Merrimack County), Wilmot town (Merrimack County). One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here.
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
Run the numbers for a deal in Merrimack County: Section 8 vs market rent, DSCR, or cash-on-cash return.
Comparable New Hampshire markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County, NH (part) HUD Metro FMR Area | $1,402 | $1,834 | $2,185 |
| Cheshire County | $1,322 | $1,734 | $2,267 |
| Grafton County | $1,310 | $1,719 | $2,331 |
| Belknap County | $1,283 | $1,620 | $2,136 |
| Sullivan County | $1,230 | $1,596 | $2,210 |
| Carroll County | $1,212 | $1,566 | $2,168 |
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Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Merrimack County.