Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Portsmouth, OH
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Portsmouth with roughly 1,215 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $160 to $388 per month. Median reported wait: about 19 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Portsmouth
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Portsmouth
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Hills PB Section 8 | 243 | $160 | — |
| Geo. W. Farley Square Public Housing | 123 | $221 | 21 mo |
| Riverview Retirement Center PB Section 8 | 106 | $388 | — |
| Hudson House Public Housing | 101 | $313 | 17 mo |
| Scioto Valley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | $250 | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 94 | $344 | 53 mo |
| Alexandria House Public Housing | 86 | $298 | 15 mo |
| Portsmouth Senior Lofts LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Horizon House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $358 | — |
| Hisle Park Apartments Psh Tay LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Anderson Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Hurth Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Rivertown Apartments A/k/a Hurth Ap PB Section 8 | 39 | $326 | — |
| Findlay Manor PB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Findlay Street Group LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Scioto Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Shawnee Apartments PB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Highland Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
| Booker T Washington PB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Portsmouth (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Hills PB Section 8 | 243 | $160 | — |
| Riverview Retirement Center PB Section 8 | 106 | $388 | — |
| Scioto Valley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | $250 | — |
| Horizon House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $358 | — |
| Anderson Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Hurth Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Rivertown Apartments A/k/a Hurth Ap PB Section 8 | 39 | $326 | — |
| Findlay Manor PB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Shawnee Apartments PB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Booker T Washington PB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Portsmouth
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geo. W. Farley Square Public Housing | 123 | $221 | 21 mo |
| Hudson House Public Housing | 101 | $313 | 17 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 94 | $344 | 53 mo |
| Alexandria House Public Housing | 86 | $298 | 15 mo |
| Highland Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Portsmouth
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Senior Lofts LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Hisle Park Apartments Psh Tay LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Findlay Street Group LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Scioto Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Scioto County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Scioto County: studio $671, 1-BR $808, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,328, 4-BR $1,466.
Full FMR table for Scioto County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Portsmouth
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- New Boston, OH
- Wheelersburg, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Akron, OH
- Canton, OH
- Youngstown, OH
- Springfield, OH
- Warren, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.