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Swanson Homes

Name: Swanson Homes
Address: 1814 South St, Portsmouth, VA, 23704, US
Telephone: 7573995261
Rating: 67

1814 South St, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

Information verified May 8, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

About This Property

Swanson Homes is a public housing development in Portsmouth, VA, comprising 6 units. All units are designed as accessible units to accommodate residents with disabilities. The property provides affordable housing options in Portsmouth County.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened May 6, 2026

Closes May 8, 2026

Apply: Online

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.

Last verified May 7, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

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.

Last verified May 5, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated May 8, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

Accessible Units

HUD Inspection Score

Fair

Inspected March 2018

HUD inspects properties on a 0-100 scale. Scores above 60 are considered passing.

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 Swanson Homes have?+

Swanson Homes has a total of 6 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.

What is the HUD inspection score for Swanson Homes?+

Swanson Homes has a HUD inspection score of 67 out of 100, which is considered adequate. HUD inspects subsidized housing properties to ensure they meet minimum health and safety standards. Scores of 60 or above are considered passing.

Is there a waitlist for Swanson Homes?+

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 Swanson Homes?+

Swanson Homes is a Public Housing 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.

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