
About This Property
Westbury 3a contains 59 low-income units in Portsmouth, VA, serving families with a mix of 20 one-bedroom, 21 two-bedroom, and 18 three-bedroom apartments. The property was placed in service in 2006 and is funded through 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. The development is managed and available for qualified applicants.
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 Westbury 3a?+
Westbury 3a offers the following unit types: 20 One-Bedroom, 21 Two-Bedroom, 18 Three-Bedroom units, for a total of 59 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.
Who is eligible to live at Westbury 3a?+
Westbury 3a 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 Westbury 3a?+
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 Westbury 3a?+
Westbury 3a 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 Westbury 3a?+
Westbury 3a is managed by . You can reach them at . Visit their website for more information.
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