Effingham Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 Portsmouth, VA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Effingham Plaza is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Portsmouth, VA with 178 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

178
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address715 Madison St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units177
Placed in service2010

How to apply at Effingham Plaza

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 715 Madison St, Portsmouth; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Portsmouth

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Phoebus Square LIHTCPB Section 8Portsmouth1.4 km
Victory Square Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8Portsmouth1.4 km
Sumler Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8Norfolk2 km
Seaboard Square Ii Public HousingPortsmouth2.8 km
St. Pauls LIHTCPB Section 8Norfolk3.4 km
Diggs Prk Public HousingNorfolk3.4 km
Oakleaf Park Public HousingNorfolk3.5 km
Retreat at Harbor Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8Norfolk3.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Effingham Plaza have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Effingham Plaza?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Effingham Plaza?
Contact the management office at 715 Madison St in Portsmouth. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.