Low Income (LIHTC)Waitlist Closed

Mallard Cove

840 Lancer Dr, Portsmouth, VA, 23701

Information verified September 5, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

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About This Property

Mallard Cove provides 160 low-income residential units in Portsmouth, VA, consisting of 80 two-bedroom and 80 three-bedroom apartments designed to serve families. The property was placed in service in 2002 and receives funding through tax-exempt bonds and 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. For more information about availability and eligibility, contact the property management office directly.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

Apply: Online

The Public Housing waiting list is currently closed. The waiting list for 2 and 4-bedroom Public Housing units at Swanson Homes was last open from January 29, 2020, until January 30, 2020. An opening for Phoebus Square (1-bedroom, 62+), Lexington Place (1-3 bedrooms), and Hope Village (1-3 bedrooms) occurred from May 6, 2026, to May 8, 2026, accepting online applications. Preferences for this opening included living or working in Portsmouth, elderly and/or disabled families, PRHA Section 8/HCV participant terminated due to insufficient funding, veterans, involuntarily displaced residents, or homeless individuals, with a lottery system determining placement.

Last verified May 10, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The waiting list is closed because the demand for assistance exceeds available funding. Applicants are placed based on application date/time and local preferences. Income must not exceed 50% of Area Median Income.

Last verified May 5, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated September 5, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

160

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom

Income Limits - Portsmouth 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

2002

LIHTC Credit Type

Low-Income Units

160 / 160

Target Population

Families

Funding Programs

Tax-Exempt Bond

Frequently Asked Questions

What size apartments are available at Mallard Cove?+

Mallard Cove offers the following unit types: 80 Two-Bedroom, 80 Three-Bedroom units, for a total of 160 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.

How do I apply for housing at Mallard Cove?+

Mallard Cove 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 manages Mallard Cove?+

Mallard Cove is managed by . You can reach them at . Visit their website for more information.

Who is eligible to live at Mallard Cove?+

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

Is there a waitlist for Mallard Cove?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. 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.

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