Shell Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 Hampton, VA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Shell Gardens is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Hampton, VA with 48 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

48
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address2211 Shell Rd, Hampton, VA 23661 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units48
Placed in service2002

How to apply at Shell Gardens

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 2211 Shell Rd, Hampton; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Hampton

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Tidewater Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8Hampton2.2 km
Ashe Manor LIHTCPB Section 8Public HousingNewport News2.8 km
Snowden Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Newport News3.4 km
Whittaker Place LIHTCPB Section 8Newport News3.4 km
City Line Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Newport News3.5 km
Heritage Forest I LIHTCPB Section 8Newport News3.5 km
Century Plaza Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Hampton3.5 km
Heritage Forest Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Newport News3.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Shell Gardens have?
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 Shell Gardens?
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 Shell Gardens?
Contact the management office at 2211 Shell Rd in Hampton. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.