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Whispering Oaks

2507 Oakleaf Pl, Portsmouth, VA, 23707

Information verified May 29, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

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About This Property

Whispering Oaks is a 180-unit affordable housing community in Portsmouth, VA that has served low-income families since 2005. The property operates as a 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit development and provides homes for families seeking affordable rental options in the area. The community is actively managed and maintained to serve its residents.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

Apply: Online

Preferences include living or working in Portsmouth, elderly/disabled families, PRHA Section 8/HCV participant terminated due to insufficient funding, veterans, involuntarily displaced, or homeless; applications are processed through a lottery system after preferences are applied.

Last verified May 10, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program waiting list is currently closed. Applicants are placed on the waiting list based on date and time of application and any established local preferences.

Last verified May 5, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated May 29, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

180

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

2005

LIHTC Credit Type

Low-Income Units

180 / 180

Target Population

Families

Designations

Qualified 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 Whispering Oaks?+

Whispering Oaks 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 Whispering Oaks?+

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 Whispering Oaks?+

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

Who manages Whispering Oaks?+

Whispering Oaks is managed by . You can reach them at . Visit their website for more information.

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