Geo. W. Farley Square Public Housing Portsmouth, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Geo. W. Farley Square is a Public Housing community in Portsmouth, OH with 123 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $221/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 21 months.
123
total units
95%
occupancy
$221
avg resident rent
21 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1202 Robinson Ave, Portsmouth, OH 45662 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,543/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,374/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Geo. W. Farley Square
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1202 Robinson Ave, 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 (~$221/mo average here).
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- Portsmouth Senior Lofts LIHTC
- Horizon House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Public Housing | Portsmouth | 0.8 km |
| Hurth Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Rivertown Apartments A/k/a Hurth Ap PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Shawnee Apartments PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Holley Manor PB Section 8 | South Shore | 2.8 km |
| Holley Manor Annex PB Section 8 | South Shore | 2.8 km |
| New Boston Kiwanis Housing Devel. PB Section 8 | New Boston | 4.3 km |
| Buckeye Towers PB Section 8 | New Boston | 4.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Portsmouth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Geo. W. Farley Square have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Geo. W. Farley Square?
Residents report average rents near $221/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Geo. W. Farley Square?
Contact the management office at 1202 Robinson Ave 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.