Mallard Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 Portsmouth, VA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Mallard Cove is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Portsmouth, VA with 160 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

160
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
Address840 Lancer Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units160
Placed in service2002

How to apply at Mallard Cove

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 840 Lancer Dr, 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
Portsmouth Estates LIHTCPortsmouth0.8 km
Belle Hall LIHTCPB Section 8Portsmouth0.8 km
Commons at Greenwood LIHTCPB Section 8Portsmouth1.1 km
Maplewood LIHTCPB Section 8Chesapeake2 km
Sherbrooke Apts LIHTCChesapeake2 km
Schooner Cove Public HousingChesapeake2 km
Ross Court Gh §811Portsmouth2.4 km
Victory Village LIHTCPB Section 8Portsmouth3.5 km

← All subsidized housing in Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Mallard Cove 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 Mallard Cove?
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 Mallard Cove?
Contact the management office at 840 Lancer Dr 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.