Low Income (LIHTC)

Shire

KEMET ROAD/BERKLEY AVENUE, Chesapeake City, VA, 23325

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About This Property

Shire is a 40-unit affordable housing community in Chesapeake City, Virginia that has been in service since 2016. The property includes 28 two-bedroom units and 12 three-bedroom units designed to serve families with low incomes. Financing for this development includes HOME funding and 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.

Property Details

Total Units

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom

Income Limits - Chesapeake County, VA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $17,750
Very Low (50%): $29,600
Low (80%): $47,350

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $20,300
Very Low (50%): $33,800
Low (80%): $54,100

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $22,850
Very Low (50%): $38,050
Low (80%): $60,850

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $42,250
Low (80%): $67,600

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $45,650
Low (80%): $73,050

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $49,050
Low (80%): $78,450

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $52,400
Low (80%): $83,850

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $55,800
Low (80%): $89,250

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$17,750	$29,600	$47,350
2 Persons	$20,300	$33,800	$54,100
3 Persons	$22,850	$38,050	$60,850
4 Persons	$26,500	$42,250	$67,600
5 Persons	$31,040	$45,650	$73,050
6 Persons	$35,580	$49,050	$78,450
7 Persons	$40,120	$52,400	$83,850
8 Persons	$44,660	$55,800	$89,250

Tax Credit Program Details

Year Placed in Service

2016

LIHTC Credit Type

Low-Income Units

40 / 40

Target Population

Families

Funding Programs

HOME

Designations

Difficult Development Area

Frequently Asked Questions

What size apartments are available at Shire?+

Shire offers the following unit types: 28 Two-Bedroom, 12 Three-Bedroom units, for a total of 40 units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Chesapeake County, VA?+

For a 4-person household in Chesapeake County, VA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $42,250, Low Income (80% AMI): $67,600. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Who is eligible to live at Shire?+

Shire primarily serves families. All applicants must also meet income eligibility requirements for the area. Contact the property for specific eligibility criteria.

Who manages Shire?+

Shire is managed by . You can reach them at .

How do I apply for housing at Shire?+

Shire is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or contacting the property management office. Contact the property to learn about availability and application requirements. Eligibility is based on income limits set for the area.

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