Seaboard Square I LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Portsmouth, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Seaboard Square I is a Public Housing community in Portsmouth, VA with 121 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $542/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 75 months.
121
total units
99%
occupancy
$542
avg resident rent
75 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 Corprew Dr Unit A, Portsmouth, VA 23707 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,368/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,827/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 28% |
How to apply at Seaboard Square I
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 117 Corprew Dr Unit 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 (~$542/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Portsmouth
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Seaboard Square Ii Public Housing | Portsmouth | 0.8 km |
| Mount Hermon Elderly PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 0.8 km |
| Hamilton Place Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.1 km |
| Hamilton Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.1 km |
| Dale Homes - Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| South Bay LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.7 km |
| Lexington Place Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2 km |
| Biltmore Commons LIHTC | Portsmouth | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Portsmouth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Seaboard Square I have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Seaboard Square I?
Residents report average rents near $542/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 Seaboard Square I?
Contact the management office at 117 Corprew Dr Unit 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.