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
Address1105 Richmond Ave Apt, Portsmouth, VA 23704 Map →
Average household income$14,699/yr
Average personal income$13,834/yr
People per unit1.1
Moved in within last year6%
Households below 30% AMI94%
Households below 50% AMI100%
One-bedroom share100%

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1105 Richmond Ave Apt, Portsmouth; 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 (~$355/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in Portsmouth

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Mount Hermon Elderly PB Section 8Portsmouth0.8 km
Dale Homes - Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8Portsmouth1.4 km
Seaboard Square I LIHTCPB Section 8Public HousingPortsmouth1.7 km
Southside Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8Portsmouth2 km
Biltmore Commons LIHTCPortsmouth2.4 km

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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.

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.