Scioto Valley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Portsmouth, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scioto Valley Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Portsmouth, OH with 101 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $250/month on average.
101
total units
93%
occupancy
$250
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 | 1420 16th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,329/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,262/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 48% |
How to apply at Scioto Valley Apartments
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 1420 16th 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 (~$250/mo average here).
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- Portsmouth Senior Lofts LIHTC
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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 Scioto Valley Apartments 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 Scioto Valley Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $250/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 Scioto Valley Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1420 16th 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.