Scattered Sites Public Housing Portsmouth, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Portsmouth, OH with 94 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $344/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 53 months.
94
total units
99%
occupancy
$344
avg resident rent
53 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1314 Waller St Apt A, Portsmouth, OH 45662 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,849/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,569/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
| One-bedroom share | 4% |
How to apply at Scattered Sites
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1314 Waller St Apt A, 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 (~$344/mo average here).
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- Geo. W. Farley Square Public Housing
- Riverview Retirement Center PB Section 8
- Hudson House Public Housing
- Scioto Valley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Public Housing | Portsmouth | 0.8 km |
| Hurth Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Rivertown Apartments A/k/a Hurth Ap PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Shawnee Apartments PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 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 | 4.3 km |
| Buckeye Towers PB Section 8 | New Boston | 4.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Portsmouth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scattered Sites have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Scattered Sites?
Residents report average rents near $344/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 Scattered Sites?
Contact the management office at 1314 Waller St Apt A 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.