Independence Square LIHTCPB Section 8 Portsmouth, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Independence Square is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Portsmouth, VA with 152 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 | 5120 George Washington Hwy, Portsmouth, VA 23702 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 152 |
| Placed in service | 2006 |
How to apply at Independence Square
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 5120 George Washington Hwy, 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
- Effingham Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8
- Silvertree Seniors of Portsmouth PB Section 8
- Mallard Cove LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crescent Place 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thrive LIHTC | Chesapeake | 1.1 km |
| Victory Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Biltmore Commons LIHTC | Portsmouth | 2.2 km |
| Owens Village Public Housing | Chesapeake | 2.2 km |
| Ansell Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2.4 km |
| Hamilton Place Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 3.4 km |
| Hamilton Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 3.4 km |
| Lexington Place Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Portsmouth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Independence Square 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 Independence Square?
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 Independence Square?
Contact the management office at 5120 George Washington Hwy 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.