Westbury Public Housing Portsmouth, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Westbury is a Public Housing community in Portsmouth, VA with 58 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $529/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 91 months.
58
total units
100%
occupancy
$529
avg resident rent
91 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 700A Crabapple St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,855/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,739/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 18% |
How to apply at Westbury
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 700A Crabapple 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 (~$529/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Portsmouth
- London Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 1.4 km |
| Seaboard Square Ii Public Housing | Portsmouth | 1.7 km |
| Dale Homes - Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Portsmouth | 2 km |
| Sumler Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norfolk | 2.5 km |
| Seaboard Square I LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Portsmouth | 2.5 km |
| St. Pauls LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norfolk | 2.8 km |
| Calvert Public Housing | Norfolk | 3.4 km |
| Young Park Public Housing | Norfolk | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Portsmouth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Westbury have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Westbury?
Residents report average rents near $529/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?
Contact the management office at 700A Crabapple 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.