Low Income (LIHTC)Waitlist Closed

South Bay

1600 South St, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

Information verified October 2, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

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About This Property

South Bay contains 61 units in Portsmouth, VA, with 60 designated as low-income housing. This non-profit owned property, placed in service in 2011, serves families and receives funding through HOME and 9% LIHTC credit programs. The property offers affordable housing options for households seeking residential units in Portsmouth County.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

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.

Last verified May 10, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

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).

Last verified May 5, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated October 2, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

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

2011

LIHTC Credit Type

Low-Income Units

60 / 61

Target Population

Families

Funding Programs

HOMERental Assistance

Designations

Non-ProfitQualified Census Tract

Frequently Asked Questions

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 South Bay?+

South Bay 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 South Bay?+

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.

Who is eligible to live at South Bay?+

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

Who manages South Bay?+

South Bay is managed by . You can reach them at . Visit their website for more information.

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