Riverview Retirement Center PB Section 8 Portsmouth, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Riverview Retirement Center is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Portsmouth, OH with 106 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $388/month on average.
106
total units
94%
occupancy
$388
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,231/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,083/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Riverview Retirement Center
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 500 2nd 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 (~$388/mo average here).
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- Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Alexandria House Public Housing
- Portsmouth Senior Lofts LIHTC
- Horizon House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hisle Park Apartments Psh Tay LIHTC
- Anderson Building LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Findlay Manor PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Findlay Street Group LIHTC | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Booker T Washington PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Highland Public Housing | Portsmouth | 2 km |
| Holley Manor PB Section 8 | South Shore | 2.8 km |
| Holley Manor Annex PB Section 8 | South Shore | 2.8 km |
| New Boston Kiwanis Housing Devel. PB Section 8 | New Boston | 5.5 km |
| Buckeye Towers PB Section 8 | New Boston | 5.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Riverview Retirement Center 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 Riverview Retirement Center?
Residents report average rents near $388/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 Riverview Retirement Center?
Contact the management office at 500 2nd 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.