Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Portsmouth, VA
There are 43 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Portsmouth with roughly 4,300 assisted units — including 32 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 34 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $253 to $622 per month. Median reported wait: about 91 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Portsmouth
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Portsmouth
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 295 | $253 | — |
| Marsh Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 250 | — | — |
| Stone Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 207 | — | — |
| Whispering Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Effingham Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 178 | — | — |
| Silvertree Seniors of Portsmouth PB Section 8 | 176 | $409 | — |
| Mallard Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Crescent Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | — | — |
| Independence Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Dale Homes Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Dale Homes - Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 146 | — | — |
| Southside Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 134 | $299 | — |
| Portsmouth Estates LIHTC | 127 | — | — |
| Phoebus Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Seaboard Square I LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 121 | $542 | 75 mo |
| Belle Hall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Victory Square Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Victory Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Seaboard Square Ii Public Housing | 100 | $622 | 38 mo |
| Seaboard Square Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Arbour Reach LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Mount Hermon Elderly PB Section 8 | 90 | $442 | — |
| Biltmore Commons LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Hamilton Place Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Hamilton Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Ansell Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Lexington Place Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| South Bay LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Holley Square at Westbury Public Housing | 59 | $595 | 134 mo |
| Westbury 3a LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Pine Street Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Westbury Public Housing | 58 | $529 | 91 mo |
| King Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | — | — |
| Malvern Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | $324 | — |
| Commons at Greenwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Holley Pointe LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Hope Village LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Shea Terrace Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Westbury Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 16 | $355 | 106 mo |
| Peake Lane Gh §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Ross Court Gh §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Southhampton Arch Gh §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Woodland Street §811 | 4 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 295 | $253 | — |
| Marsh Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 250 | — | — |
| Stone Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 207 | — | — |
| Whispering Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Effingham Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 178 | — | — |
| Silvertree Seniors of Portsmouth PB Section 8 | 176 | $409 | — |
| Mallard Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Crescent Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | — | — |
| Independence Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Dale Homes Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Dale Homes - Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 146 | — | — |
| Southside Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 134 | $299 | — |
| Phoebus Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Seaboard Square I LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 121 | $542 | 75 mo |
| Belle Hall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaboard Square Ii Public Housing | 100 | $622 | 38 mo |
| Holley Square at Westbury Public Housing | 59 | $595 | 134 mo |
| Westbury Public Housing | 58 | $529 | 91 mo |
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 Estates LIHTC | 127 | — | — |
| Biltmore Commons LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Holley Pointe LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Hope Village LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Portsmouth city Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Portsmouth city: studio $1,492, 1-BR $1,512, 2-BR $1,713, 3-BR $2,376, 4-BR $2,797.
Full FMR table for Portsmouth city →
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
- Richmond, VA
- Newport News, VA
- Norfolk, VA
- Arlington, VA
- Alexandria, VA
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Chesapeake, VA
- Roanoke, VA
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Hampton, VA
- Lynchburg, VA
- Woodbridge, VA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.