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Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority is based in Portsmouth, Portsmouth County, VA and administers 2,719 Section 8 vouchers and 564 public housing units.
HUD PHA code VA001. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,354. Occupancy: 76%. ZIP codes served: 8.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23321 | $1,500 | $1,520 | $1,700 | $2,340 | $2,760 |
| 23701 | $1,340 | $1,360 | $1,520 | $2,100 | $2,470 |
| 23702 | $1,260 | $1,280 | $1,430 | $1,970 | $2,320 |
| 23703 | $1,400 | $1,420 | $1,590 | $2,190 | $2,580 |
| 23704 | $1,380 | $1,390 | $1,560 | $2,150 | $2,540 |
| 23707 | $1,160 | $1,180 | $1,320 | $1,820 | $2,150 |
| 23708 | $1,410 | $1,420 | $1,590 | $2,200 | $2,590 |
| 23709 | $1,340 | $1,360 | $1,520 | $2,100 | $2,480 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority
3116 South St, Portsmouth, VA 23707
Phone: (757) 399-5261
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About Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Overview
The Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority operates 564 public housing units and administers 2,719 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,354 households. With an occupancy rate of 76%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both housing units and rental assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Scale and standing
Among the 39 housing authorities in Virginia, the Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority ranks 7th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families and individuals with housing assistance.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,400 to $1,730, with an average of $1,594. This is higher than the state average of $1,321. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 23321 at $1,730, while the lowest is in ZIP code 23707 at $1,400.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.