Portsmouth, VA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Portsmouth ranges from $1,320 (ZIP 23707) to $1,590 (ZIP 23703), with a median of $1,520 across 8 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 23705 | $1,320 | $1,340 | $1,500 | $2,070 | $2,440 |
| 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 |
Income limits: Portsmouth (City) County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom