Southside Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 Portsmouth, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Southside Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Portsmouth, VA with 134 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $299/month on average.
134
total units
90%
occupancy
$299
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 | 707 7th St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,803/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,501/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Southside 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.
- Call or visit the management office at 707 7th 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 (~$299/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoebus Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Victory Square Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Sumler Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norfolk | 2 km |
| Dale Homes - Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2.5 km |
| Seaboard Square Ii Public Housing | Portsmouth | 2.8 km |
| St. Pauls LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norfolk | 3.4 km |
| Diggs Prk Public Housing | Norfolk | 3.4 km |
| Oakleaf Park Public Housing | Norfolk | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Portsmouth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Southside Gardens 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 Southside Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $299/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 Southside Gardens?
Contact the management office at 707 7th 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.