About This Property
Dale Homes - Phase I contains 146 low-income residential units in Portsmouth, VA that have been in service since 2017. The property includes 38 one-bedroom, 70 two-bedroom, 30 three-bedroom, and 8 four-bedroom units designed to serve families. The development operates with 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit financing.
Waitlist Information
Waitlist managed by Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Applications are being accepted for Phoebus Square (1 bedroom), Lexington Place (1-2-3 bedrooms), and Hope Village (1-2-3 bedrooms). Preferences are given to those living/working in Portsmouth, elderly/disabled families, PRHA Section 8/HCV participants terminated due to insufficient funding, veterans, involuntarily displaced, or homeless. Applicants are placed on the preliminary waiting list by agency preferences and a lottery system, and must meet maximum income limits.
The waiting list is closed. Applicants are placed on the waiting list based on date and time of their application and any established local preferences. The Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority will not approve a tenancy for the initial occupancy of a unit if the family’s share would exceed 40 percent of the monthly adjusted income.
Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org
Updated May 8, 2026
Property Details
Income Limits - Portsmouth County, VA
Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $17,750
- Very Low (50%)
- $29,600
- Low (80%)
- $47,350
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $20,300
- Very Low (50%)
- $33,800
- Low (80%)
- $54,100
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $22,850
- Very Low (50%)
- $38,050
- Low (80%)
- $60,850
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $26,500
- Very Low (50%)
- $42,250
- Low (80%)
- $67,600
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $31,040
- Very Low (50%)
- $45,650
- Low (80%)
- $73,050
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $35,580
- Very Low (50%)
- $49,050
- Low (80%)
- $78,450
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $40,120
- Very Low (50%)
- $52,400
- Low (80%)
- $83,850
- 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size apartments are available at Dale Homes - Phase I?+
Dale Homes - Phase I offers the following unit types: 38 One-Bedroom, 70 Two-Bedroom, 30 Three-Bedroom, 8 Four-Bedroom units, for a total of 146 units.
What are the income limits for affordable housing in Portsmouth County, VA?+
For a 4-person household in Portsmouth 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.
Is there a waitlist for Dale Homes - Phase I?+
Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.
How do I apply for housing at Dale Homes - Phase I?+
Dale Homes - Phase I is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or visiting their website, 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.
Who is eligible to live at Dale Homes - Phase I?+
Dale Homes - Phase I primarily serves families. All applicants must also meet income eligibility requirements for the area. Contact the property for specific eligibility criteria.
Who manages Dale Homes - Phase I?+
Dale Homes - Phase I is managed by . You can reach them at . Visit their website for more information.
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