Mount Hermon Elderly PB Section 8 Portsmouth, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mount Hermon Elderly is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Portsmouth, VA with 90 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $442/month on average.
90
total units
99%
occupancy
$442
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2400 Cutherell St, Portsmouth, VA 23707 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,815/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,457/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Mount Hermon Elderly
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 2400 Cutherell St, 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 (~$442/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 |
| Dale Homes - Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.1 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 |
← All subsidized housing in Portsmouth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mount Hermon Elderly 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 Mount Hermon Elderly?
Residents report average rents near $442/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 Mount Hermon Elderly?
Contact the management office at 2400 Cutherell St 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.