Portsmouth Estates LIHTC Portsmouth, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Portsmouth Estates is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Portsmouth, VA with 127 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) |
|---|---|
| Address | 542 Cherokee Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 127 |
| Placed in service | 1988 |
How to apply at Portsmouth Estates
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 542 Cherokee Rd, 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
- Mallard Cove LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crescent Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Independence Square LIHTCPB Section 8
- Dale Homes Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Commons at Greenwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Ross Court Gh §811 | Portsmouth | 2.2 km |
| Maplewood LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 2.8 km |
| Sherbrooke Apts LIHTC | Chesapeake | 2.8 km |
| Victory Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2.8 km |
| Hamilton Place Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2.8 km |
| Hamilton Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2.8 km |
| Schooner Cove Public Housing | Chesapeake | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Portsmouth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Portsmouth Estates have?
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 Portsmouth Estates?
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 Portsmouth Estates?
Contact the management office at 542 Cherokee Rd 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.