Swanson Homes is comprised of 210 family units in 31 buildings and the development was completed April 1, 1941. The development has 64 one-bedroom, 86 two-bedroom, 52 three-bedroom and 8 four-bedroom units. 

Unit (Bd/Ba) Ft2 Rent
One Bedroom One Bath (1/1) - Call for Price
Two Bedroom One Bath (2/1) - Call for Price
Three Bedroom One Bath (3/1) - Call for Price
Four Bedroom Two Bath (4/2) - Call for Price
Waiting List is Closed
Some units at this property are available through Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority's Swanson Homes, 2 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List. Learn about this waiting list here.

Eligibility for Swanson Homes

Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in a HUD rental assistance program in Portsmouth but actual income limits may differ for units at Swanson Homes.

AMI Band 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person 6 Person 7 Person 8 Person
30% $20,800 $23,800 $26,750 $30,000 $35,140 $40,280 $45,420 $50,560
50% $34,650 $39,600 $44,550 $49,500 $53,500 $57,450 $61,400 $65,350
80% $55,450 $63,400 $71,300 $79,200 $85,550 $91,900 $98,250 $104,550

Swanson Homes Details

  • 209 one, two, three and four bedroom units.
  • Public Housing

Property Amenities

  • Landscaping

Unit Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Carpet
  • Heat and Air

Office Hours

Day Hours
Monday 8:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Public Housing

Since this property is owned and managed by a Public Housing Authority, all of the rents at this property are based on tenant incomes. Tenants will make a monthly contribution toward rent equal to 30% of their adjusted income. A housing authority may establish a minimum rent of up to $50.

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