About This Property
Shea Terrace Senior is a 21-unit affordable housing community in Portsmouth, VA that serves elderly residents. The property includes 17 one-bedroom units and 4 two-bedroom units designated as low-income housing. Placed in service in 2004, the community operates under 9% LIHTC credit and is non-profit owned.
Waitlist Information
Waitlist managed by Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Applicants are placed on a preliminary waitlist based on preferences and a lottery system. Preferences include living or working in Portsmouth, being elderly or disabled, a terminated PRHA Section 8/HCV participant due to insufficient funding, a veteran, involuntarily displaced by government action, or homeless. Income limits apply, and declining two invitations will purge an application.
The waiting list is closed because demand exceeds available funding. Applicants are placed based on application date/time and local preferences. Income must not exceed 50% of Area Median Income (AMI).
Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org
Updated October 2, 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 Shea Terrace Senior?+
Shea Terrace Senior offers the following unit types: 17 One-Bedroom, 4 Two-Bedroom units, for a total of 21 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 Shea Terrace Senior?+
Shea Terrace Senior primarily serves elderly residents. All applicants must also meet income eligibility requirements for the area. Contact the property for specific eligibility criteria.
Who manages Shea Terrace Senior?+
Shea Terrace Senior is managed by . You can reach them at . Visit their website for more information.
How do I apply for housing at Shea Terrace Senior?+
Shea Terrace Senior 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.
Is there a waitlist for Shea Terrace Senior?+
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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Nearby Schools
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