London Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Portsmouth, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
London Oaks Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Portsmouth, VA with 295 units reporting 78% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $253/month on average.
295
total units
78%
occupancy
$253
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1126 Virginia Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,687/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,954/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 29% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at London Oaks Apartments
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 1126 Virginia 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 (~$253/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seaboard Square I LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Portsmouth | 0.8 km |
| Hamilton Place Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Hamilton Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Lexington Place Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Phoebus Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.7 km |
| Victory Square Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.7 km |
| Biltmore Commons LIHTC | Portsmouth | 2.2 km |
| Ansell Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Portsmouth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does London Oaks Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 London Oaks Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $253/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 London Oaks Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1126 Virginia 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.