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Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority

Name: Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Address: 3116 South St, Portsmouth, VA, 23707, US
Telephone: 7573995261

3116 South St, Portsmouth, VA, 23707

Information verified September 5, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 11 hr ago

About This Property

Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority operates 3,277 units of public housing in Portsmouth, VA. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The authority serves as the primary housing provider for the area's affordable housing needs.

Waitlist Information

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

3277

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units does Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority have?+

Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority has a total of 3277 housing 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 Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority?+

Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 7573995261, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

Is there a waitlist for Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority?+

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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