Westbury Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Portsmouth, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Westbury Cottages is a Public Housing community in Portsmouth, VA with 16 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $355/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 106 months.
16
total units
100%
occupancy
$355
avg resident rent
106 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1105 Richmond Ave Apt, Portsmouth, VA 23704 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,699/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,834/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Westbury Cottages
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 1105 Richmond Ave Apt, 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 (~$355/mo average here).
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- Mallard Cove LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crescent Place LIHTCPB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoebus Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 0.8 km |
| Victory Square Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 0.8 km |
| Seaboard Square Ii Public Housing | Portsmouth | 0.8 km |
| Mount Hermon Elderly PB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 0.8 km |
| Dale Homes - Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Seaboard Square I LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Portsmouth | 1.7 km |
| Southside Gardens 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 Westbury Cottages 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 Westbury Cottages?
Residents report average rents near $355/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 Westbury Cottages?
Contact the management office at 1105 Richmond Ave Apt 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.