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Portsmouth, Virginia Affordable Housing

As of May 21, 2025, Portsmouth, Virginia has 46 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 769 section 8 apartments, 201 public housing buildings and 3444 approved low-income housing units. There is 1 Housing Authority that serves the area and their contact information can be found below.

Holley Square At Westbury?a=1747811021

Holley Square At Westbury

Public Housing

The Project Has 28 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

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Lincoln Prk?a=1747811021

Lincoln Prk

Public Housing

The Project Has 34 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

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Seaboard Square I?a=1747811021

Seaboard Square I

Public Housing

The Project Has 28 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

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Seaboard Square Ii?a=1747811021

Seaboard Square Ii

Public Housing

The Project Has 26 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

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Swanson Homes?a=1747811021

Swanson Homes

Public Housing

The Project Has 60 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

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Westbury?a=1747811021

Westbury

Public Housing

The Project Has 17 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

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Westbury Cottages?a=1747811021

Westbury Cottages

Public Housing

The Project Has 8 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

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Ansell Gardens?a=1747811021

Ansell Gardens

Low Income Housing

Ansell Gardens Has 79 Units Available

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Arbour Reach?a=1747811021

Arbour Reach

Low Income Housing

Arbour Reach Has 92 Units Available

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Belle Hall?a=1747811021

Belle Hall

Low Income Housing

Belle Hall Has 120 Units Available

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HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING PORTSMOUTH

Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority

Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 3277 Units Available Under Management by the Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority Serves the Portsmouth, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 3277 Units Available Under Management by the Portsmouth Redevelopment ...

Fair Market Rent

The Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Portsmouth County, VA Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$0
1 Bedroom
$0
2 Bedrooms
$0
3 Bedrooms
$0
4 Bedrooms
$0

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Portsmouth County for 2025.

Portsmouth County, VA Income Limit:
1 Person
$63,700
2 Persons
$72,800
3 Persons
$81,900
4 Persons
$90,950
5 Persons
$98,250

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best apartments in Portsmouth, VA?

The best apartments in Portsmouth, VA are Swanson Homes , Belle Hall , Westbury Cottages , Lincoln Prk and Arbour Reach

What is the average property rent in Portsmouth, VA?

The average property rent in Portsmouth, VA is $0.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Portsmouth, VA is between $0 and $0. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 1 bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA is between $0 and $0. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 2 bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA is between $0 and $0. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 3 bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA is between $0 and $0. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 4 bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA?

The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Portsmouth, VA is between $0 and $0. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

When were the prices last updated for the properties in Portsmouth, VA?

The prices were last updated on 20 May, 2025 for the properties in Portsmouth, VA

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