"My life has changed so much. I can now take care of myself."
Before moving in to VSH's supportive studio apartments, Ben was homeless for many years due to a disability. He feels that having support services staff right in his building has been a tremendous help. They assisted Ben when he applied for disability income. Now he is able pay his own way.

RESIDENCES

Permanent Housing Residences

South Bay Apartments

South Bay Apartments, sixty supportive studio apartments for formerly homeless single adults, will be located in Portsmouth, Virginia. Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH) is developing the third permanent supportive housing development for homeless adults in South Hampton Roads. Each of the sixty studio apartments has about 380 square feet and will include a bed, dresser, table, chair, kitchenette, and full bathroom. Six of the units will be completely accessible.

South Bay Apartments Ð Architectural Rendering

The localities of Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake are providing funding and rental subsidies, and the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority is donating the land. Additional funding sources include the syndication of Low Income Housing Tax Credits, loans from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and Virginia Housing Development Authority, and grants from private foundations. Total development costs are estimated to be approximately $6 million.