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.
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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 | 840 Lancer Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 160 |
| Placed in service | 2002 |
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 840 Lancer Dr, 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
- Crescent Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Independence Square 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Estates LIHTC | Portsmouth | 0.8 km |
| Belle Hall LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 0.8 km |
| Commons at Greenwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.1 km |
| Maplewood LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 2 km |
| Sherbrooke Apts LIHTC | Chesapeake | 2 km |
| Schooner Cove Public Housing | Chesapeake | 2 km |
| Ross Court Gh §811 | Portsmouth | 2.4 km |
| Victory Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 3.5 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.