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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Portsmouth city, Virginia
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Portsmouth city, Virginia. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,667
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $53,850
- HUD-recorded properties
- 45
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Portsmouth city is administered by Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority, (757) 399-5261. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code VA001. It reports 2,719 Housing Choice Voucher units and 563 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Portsmouth city
Portsmouth city is in HUD’s Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $107,700).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $37,700 |
| 2 people | $43,100 |
| 3 people | $48,500 |
| 4 people | $53,850 |
| 5 people | $58,200 |
| 6 people | $62,500 |
| 7 people | $66,800 |
| 8 people | $71,100 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,650 | $37,700 | $60,350 |
| 2 people | $25,850 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 3 people | $29,100 | $48,500 | $77,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,850 | $86,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $58,200 | $93,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $62,500 | $99,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,800 | $106,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $71,100 | $113,750 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,470 | $1,488 | $1,667 | $2,298 | $2,710 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,470 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,488 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,667 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,298 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,710 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO47260M47260. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Portsmouth city
HUD records 45 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Oaks | 1126 Virginia Ave, Portsmouth 23707 | HUD-Assisted Property | 295 assisted | (757) 399-6347 |
| Malvern Hills | 426 King St, Portsmouth 23704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 55 assisted | (757) 393-0905 |
| MOUNT HERMON ELDERLY | 2400 Cutherell St, Portsmouth 23707 | HUD-Assisted Property | 90 assisted | (757) 399-4406 |
| Peake Lane Group Home | 5100 Peake Ln, Portsmouth 23703 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (757) 638-4646 |
| Ross Court Group Home | 6 Ross Ct, Portsmouth 23701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (757) 468-7000 |
| Silvertree Seniors of Portsmouth | 715 Madison St, Portsmouth 23704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 176 assisted | (757) 393-4757 |
| Southampton Arch Group Home | 4603 Southampton Arch, Portsmouth 23703 | HUD-Assisted Property | 5 assisted | (757) 483-1158 |
| SOUTHSIDE GARDENS | 707 7th St, Portsmouth 23704 | HUD-Assisted Property | 134 assisted | (757) 399-0271 |
| Woodland Street | 12 Woodland St, Portsmouth 23702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (757) 468-7000 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holley Square at Westbury | 1313 County St, Portsmouth 23704 | Public Housing Development | 59 total | (757) 399-5261 |
| SEABOARD SQUARE I | 117 Corprew Dr Unit A, Portsmouth 23707 | Public Housing Development | 121 total | (757) 399-5261 |
| Seaboard Square II | 2905 Berkley Ave Apt, Portsmouth 23707 | Public Housing Development | 100 total | (757) 399-5261 |
| SWANSON HOMES | 47 Merrimac Dr, Portsmouth 23704 | Public Housing Development | 209 total | (757) 399-5261 |
| Westbury | 700A Crabapple St, Portsmouth 23704 | Public Housing Development | 58 total | (757) 399-5261 |
| Westbury Cottages | 1105 Richmond Ave Apt, Portsmouth 23704 | Public Housing Development | 16 total | (757) 399-5261 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANSELL GARDENS | 303 ANSELL AVE, PORTSMOUTH 23702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 78 assisted | — |
| ARBOUR REACH | 3602 TEJO LN, PORTSMOUTH 23703 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 92 assisted | — |
| BELLE HALL | 127 CHEYENNE TRAIL, PORTSMOUTH 23701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| BILTMORE COMMONS | 2341 ELLIOTT AVE, PORTSMOUTH 23702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| COMMONS AT GREENWOOD | 205 BEDFORD CT, PORTSMOUTH 23701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 assisted | — |
| CRESCENT PLACE | 2804 TURNPIKE RD, PORTSMOUTH 23707 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 156 assisted | — |
| DALE HOMES – PHASE I | 2300 COLUMBUS AVENUE, PORTSMOUTH 23704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 146 assisted | — |
| DALE HOMES PHASE II | 2300 COLUMBUS AVENUE, PORTSMOUTH 23704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 150 assisted | — |
| EFFINGHAM PLAZA | 715 MADISON ST, PORTSMOUTH 23704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 177 assisted | — |
| HAMILTON PLACE PHASE I | 3401 TURNPIKE RD, PORTSMOUTH 23707 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 84 assisted | — |
| HAMILTON PLACE PHASE II | 3401 TURNPIKE RD, PORTSMOUTH 23707 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 84 assisted | — |
| HOPE VILLAGE | 611 SIXTH STREET, PORTSMOUTH 23704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| INDEPENDENCE SQUARE | 5120 GEORGE WASHINGTON HWY, PORTSMOUTH 23702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 152 assisted | — |
| KING SQUARE | 606 PHOEBUS ST, PORTSMOUTH 23704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 57 assisted | — |
| LONDON OAKS | 2680 HIGH ST, PORTSMOUTH 23707 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 296 assisted | — |
| MALLARD COVE | 840 LANCER DR, PORTSMOUTH 23701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 160 assisted | — |
| MALVERN HILLS | 426 KING STREET, PORTSMOUTH 23704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 55 assisted | — |
| PHOEBUS SQUARE | 602 PHOEBUS ST, PORTSMOUTH 23704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 122 assisted | — |
| PINE STREET VILLAGE | 711 BISMARCK MYRICK ST, PORTSMOUTH 23704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 58 assisted | — |
| PORTSMOUTH ESTATES | 542 CHEROKEE RD, PORTSMOUTH 23701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 127 assisted | — |
| SEABOARD SQUARE I | 217 WILSON DR, PORTSMOUTH 23707 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 121 assisted | — |
| SHEA TERRACE SENIOR | 253 CONSTITUTION AVE, PORTSMOUTH 23704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 21 assisted | — |
| SOUTH BAY | 1600 S ST, PORTSMOUTH 23704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| SOUTHSIDE GARDENS | 607 JEFFERSON ST, PORTSMOUTH 23704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 134 assisted | — |
| STONE RIDGE | 6200 HIGHTOWER RD, PORTSMOUTH 23703 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 207 assisted | — |
| VICTORY SQUARE SENIORS | 900 CNTY ST, PORTSMOUTH 23704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 112 assisted | — |
| VICTORY VILLAGE | 2304 VICTORY BOULEVARD, PORTSMOUTH 23702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 111 assisted | — |
| WESTBURY 3A | 1325 CNTY ST, PORTSMOUTH 23704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| WESTBURY COTTAGES | GOODWIN + SOUTH STREET, PORTSMOUTH 23704 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 16 assisted | — |
| WHISPERING OAKS | 2507 OAKLEAF PL, PORTSMOUTH 23707 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 180 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
Contact the administering housing authority
Named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
Check the income limits
In the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).