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.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 715 Madison St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 177 |
| Placed in service | 2010 |
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 715 Madison St, Portsmouth; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.
Other subsidized housing in Portsmouth
- London Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Marsh Landing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Stone Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Whispering Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8
- Silvertree Seniors of Portsmouth PB Section 8
- Mallard Cove LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crescent Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Independence Square LIHTCPB Section 8
- Dale Homes Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Dale Homes - Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoebus Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Victory Square Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Sumler Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norfolk | 2 km |
| Seaboard Square Ii Public Housing | Portsmouth | 2.8 km |
| St. Pauls LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norfolk | 3.4 km |
| Diggs Prk Public Housing | Norfolk | 3.4 km |
| Oakleaf Park Public Housing | Norfolk | 3.5 km |
| Retreat at Harbor Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norfolk | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Portsmouth
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.