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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Portsmouth, VA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Portsmouth City County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Portsmouth, VA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Portsmouth City County, VA$100,500Very Low Income (50%)$44,550$49,500$53,500$57,450$61,400
Extremely Low Income (30%)$26,750$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $71,300$79,200$85,550$91,900$98,250

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Portsmouth, VA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Portsmouth, VA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Portsmouth, VA Portsmouth City County



Available LIHTC Properties In Portsmouth, VA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Portsmouth Estates

542 Cherokee Rd
Portsmouth, VA - 23701
Total Apartment Units: 127
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 127
Years In Service Since: 1988

Biltmore Commons

2341 Elliott Ave
Portsmouth, VA - 23702
Total Apartment Units: 89
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 89
Years In Service Since: 1990

Commons At Greenwood

205 Bedford Ct
Portsmouth, VA - 23701
Total Apartment Units: 52
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 52
2 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 1995
Senior Apartments: YES

Arbour Reach

3602 Tejo Ln
Portsmouth, VA - 23703
Total Apartment Units: 92
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 92
2 Bedroom apartments 92
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Victory Village

2304 Victory Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA - 23702
Total Apartment Units: 112
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 112
2 Bedroom apartments 84
3 Bedroom apartments 28
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES

Stone Ridge

6200 Hightower Rd
Portsmouth, VA - 23703
Total Apartment Units: 207
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 207
1 Bedroom apartments 39
2 Bedroom apartments 100
3 Bedroom apartments 68
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES

Pine Street Village

711 Bismarck Myrick St
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Total Apartment Units: 58
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 58
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES

Mallard Cove

840 Lancer Dr
Portsmouth, VA - 23701
Total Apartment Units: 160
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 160
2 Bedroom apartments 80
3 Bedroom apartments 80
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES

Marsh Landing

942 Gw Hwy
Portsmouth, VA - 23709
Total Apartment Units: 250
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 250
2 Bedroom apartments 250
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES

Shea Terrace Senior

253 Constitution Ave
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Total Apartment Units: 21
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 21
1 Bedroom apartments 17
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2004
Senior Apartments: YES

Ansell Gardens

303 Ansell Ave
Portsmouth, VA - 23702
Total Apartment Units: 79
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 79
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Victory Square Seniors

900 Cnty St
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Total Apartment Units: 112
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 112
Years In Service Since: 2005
Senior Apartments: YES

Whispering Oaks

2507 Oakleaf Pl
Portsmouth, VA - 23707
Total Apartment Units: 180
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 180
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Independence Square

5120 George Washington Hwy
Portsmouth, VA - 23702
Total Apartment Units: 152
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 152
1 Bedroom apartments 33
2 Bedroom apartments 106
3 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Westbury 3a

1325 Cnty St
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Total Apartment Units: 59
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 59
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 21
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Crescent Place

2804 Turnpike Rd
Portsmouth, VA - 23707
Total Apartment Units: 156
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 156
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES

King Square

606 Phoebus St
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Total Apartment Units: 57
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 57
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES

Belle Hall

127 Cheyenne Trail
Portsmouth, VA - 23701
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
Years In Service Since: 2009
Family Apartments: YES

Effingham Plaza

715 Madison St
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Total Apartment Units: 178
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 178
Years In Service Since: 2010
Senior Apartments: YES

South Bay

1600 S St
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Total Apartment Units: 61
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 61
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES

Phoebus Square

602 Phoebus St
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Total Apartment Units: 122
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 122
Years In Service Since: 2011
Senior Apartments: YES

Hamilton Place Phase I

3401 Turnpike Rd
Portsmouth, VA - 23707
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES

Seaboard Square I

217 Wilson Dr
Portsmouth, VA - 23707
Total Apartment Units: 121
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 121
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

London Oaks

2680 High St
Portsmouth, VA - 23707
Total Apartment Units: 296
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 296
1 Bedroom apartments 48
2 Bedroom apartments 144
3 Bedroom apartments 74
4 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

Southside Gardens

607 Jefferson St
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Total Apartment Units: 134
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 134
2 Bedroom apartments 68
3 Bedroom apartments 50
4 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES

Hamilton Place Phase Ii

3401 Turnpike Rd
Portsmouth, VA - 23707
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES

Seaboard Square Phase Ii

Turnpike Rd & Frederick Blvd
Portsmouth, VA - 23709
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 22
2 Bedroom apartments 52
3 Bedroom apartments 26
Years In Service Since: 2013

Hope Village

611 Sixth Street
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES

Malvern Hills

426 King Street
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Total Apartment Units: 55
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 55
1 Bedroom apartments 55
Years In Service Since: 2015
Senior Apartments: YES

Westbury Cottages

Goodwin + South Street
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
1 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES

Dale Homes - Phase I

2300 Columbus Avenue
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Total Apartment Units: 146
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 146
1 Bedroom apartments 38
2 Bedroom apartments 70
3 Bedroom apartments 30
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES

Dale Homes Phase Ii

2300 Columbus Avenue
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 72
3 Bedroom apartments 46
Years In Service Since: 2018
Senior Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Portsmouth, VA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Portsmouth City County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Ross Court Group Home

6 Ross Court Drive
Portsmouth, VA - 23701
Phone: 757-468-7000
Total Apartment Units: 5
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Peake Lane Group Home

5100 Peake Lane
Portsmouth, VA - 23703
Phone: 757-638-4646
Total Apartment Units: 5
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Southampton Arch Group Home

4603 Southampton Arch
Portsmouth, VA - 23703
Phone: 757-483-1158
Total Apartment Units: 5
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Woodland Street

12 Woodland Street
Portsmouth, VA - 23702
Phone: 757-468-7000
Total Apartment Units: 4
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Southside Gardens

707 7th Street
Portsmouth, VA - 23705
Phone: (757) 399-0271
Total Apartment Units: 134
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Mount Hermon Elderly

2400 Cutherell St
Portsmouth, VA - 23707
Phone: 757-399-4406
Total Apartment Units: 91
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Malvern Hills

426 King St
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Phone: (757)393-0905
Total Apartment Units: 55
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

London Oaks

2680 High Street
Portsmouth, VA - 23707
Phone: (757) 399-6347
Total Apartment Units: 296
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Silvertree Seniors Of Portsmouth

715 Madison St
Portsmouth, VA - 23704
Phone: (757) 393-4757
Total Apartment Units: 178
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing


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