Lakewood Plaza PB Section 8 Norfolk, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lakewood Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Norfolk, VA with 191 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $363/month on average.
191
total units
99%
occupancy
$363
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5631 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, VA 23509 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,537/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,067/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lakewood Plaza
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 5631 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk; 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 (~$363/mo average here).
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- Grandy Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mission College I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oakleaf Park Public Housing
- Retreat at Harbor Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8
- Braywood Manor PB Section 8
- Diggs Town I LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverpoint LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norfolk | 2 km |
| Robert Partrea Public Housing | Norfolk | 2.2 km |
| Archers Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norfolk | 2.4 km |
| Cromwell House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norfolk | 2.4 km |
| Granby House PB Section 8 | Norfolk | 2.4 km |
| Suburban House PB Section 8 | Norfolk | 2.4 km |
| Berkley Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norfolk | 2.4 km |
| Villa Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norfolk | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lakewood Plaza have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Lakewood Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $363/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 Lakewood Plaza?
Contact the management office at 5631 Tidewater Dr in Norfolk. 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.