Program: Combined · Public housing units: 564 · Section 8 vouchers: 2,719 · Households served: 2,354 · Occupancy: 76% · ZIP codes served: 8
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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