Portner Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 Washington, DC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Portner Flats is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Washington, DC with 48 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $656/month on average.
48
total units
94%
occupancy
$656
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 | 1440 V St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,863/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,709/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
How to apply at Portner Flats
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 1440 V St NW, Washington; 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 (~$656/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Miller Dwellings Public Housing | Washington | 0.8 km |
| Claridge Towers Public Housing | Washington | 1.1 km |
| Hubbard Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.1 km |
| Samuel J. Simmons Ncba Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.1 km |
| Harvard Towers Public Housing | Washington | 1.4 km |
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| Tyler House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 2 km |
| Tyler House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Portner Flats 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 Portner Flats?
Residents report average rents near $656/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 Portner Flats?
Contact the management office at 1440 V St NW in Washington. 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.