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.

152
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address5120 George Washington Hwy, Portsmouth, VA 23702 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units152
Placed in service2006

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 5120 George Washington Hwy, 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
Thrive LIHTCChesapeake1.1 km
Victory Village LIHTCPB Section 8Portsmouth1.4 km
Biltmore Commons LIHTCPortsmouth2.2 km
Owens Village Public HousingChesapeake2.2 km
Ansell Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8Portsmouth2.4 km
Hamilton Place Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8Portsmouth3.4 km
Hamilton Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Portsmouth3.4 km
Lexington Place Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8Portsmouth3.4 km

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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.

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.