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Section 8 and public housing · West Virginia

Housing Authorities in West Virginia

West Virginia has 32 public housing agencies. 18 of them hand out Section 8 vouchers (16,475 in total) and 29 manage public housing (6,634 units). Find the one for your city or county below, with its phone number and address.

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Largest housing authorities in West Virginia

AgencyCitySection 8 vouchersPublic housing units
Charleston/Kanawha Housing AuthorityCharleston3,2131,279
Housing Authority of the City of HuntingtonHuntington1,502853
Housing Authority of Raleigh CountyBeckley1,81960
Housing Authority of the City of ParkersburgParkersburg1,567148
Housing Authority of Mingo CountyDelbarton1,5390
Fairmont/Morgantown Housing AuthorityFairmont1,245136
Housing Authority of the City of WheelingWheeling573711
Housing Authority of the County of JacksonRipley918149
Clarksburg/Harrison Housing AuthorityClarksburg633323
Housing Authority of the City of BeckleyBeckley525209

All housing authorities in West Virginia by city

Sorted by the city where each agency has its office. Most agencies serve their city or county; regional and state agencies cover wider areas.

B

Housing Authority of Raleigh County

Beckley, Raleigh County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(304) 255-5164
  • Email[email protected]
  • AddressPO Box 2618, Beckley, WV 25802 · Directions
  • Vouchers1,819 Section 8 vouchers, 1,559 in use
  • Public housing60 units, 56 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $26,300 for 1 person, $37,550 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $60,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$760 for 1 bedroom, $972 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 255-5164 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV039.

Housing Authority of the City of Beckley

Beckley, Raleigh County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(304) 256-1772
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address100 Beckwoods Dr, Beckley, WV 25801 · Directions
  • Vouchers525 Section 8 vouchers, 399 in use
  • Public housing209 units, 171 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $26,300 for 1 person, $37,550 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $60,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$760 for 1 bedroom, $972 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 256-1772 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV015.

Housing Authority of Benwood and McMechen

Benwood, Marshall County · Public housing only

  • Phone(304) 233-0830
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address2200 Marshall St S, Benwood, WV 26031 · Directions
  • Public housing182 units, 172 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $27,650 for 1 person, $39,450 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $63,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$822 for 1 bedroom, $1,009 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 233-0830 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV014.

Housing Authority of the City of Bluefield

Bluefield, Mercer County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(304) 325-9653
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1600 Hill Ave, Bluefield, WV 24701 · Directions
  • Vouchers400 Section 8 vouchers, 235 in use
  • Public housing165 units, 156 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $26,600 for 1 person, $37,950 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $60,700 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$746 for 1 bedroom, $946 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 325-9653 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV018.

Housing Authority of the City of Buckhannon

Buckhannon, Upshur County · Public housing only

  • Phone(304) 472-1305
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address23 1/2 Hinkle Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201 · Directions
  • Public housing84 units, 80 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $26,300 for 1 person, $37,550 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $60,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$759 for 1 bedroom, $993 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 472-1305 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV013.

C

Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority

Charleston, Kanawha County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(304) 348-6451
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1525 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25387 · Directions
  • Vouchers3,213 Section 8 vouchers, 2,689 in use
  • Public housing1,279 units, 1,010 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $28,300 for 1 person, $40,400 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $64,650 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$844 for 1 bedroom, $1,048 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 348-6451 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV001.

Clarksburg/Harrison Housing Authority

Clarksburg, Harrison County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(304) 623-3322
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address433 Baltimore Ave, Clarksburg, WV 26301 · Directions
  • Vouchers633 Section 8 vouchers, 582 in use
  • Public housing323 units, 305 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $29,850 for 1 person, $42,600 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $68,150 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$889 for 1 bedroom, $1,005 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 623-3322 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV027.

D

Housing Authority of Boone County

Danville, Boone County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(304) 369-3442
  • Email[email protected]
  • AddressBlack Diamond Arbor, Danville, WV 25053 · Directions
  • Vouchers501 Section 8 vouchers, 359 in use
  • Public housing75 units, 74 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $28,000 for 1 person, $39,950 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $63,900 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$722 for 1 bedroom, $944 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 369-3442 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV042.

Housing Authority of Mingo County

Delbarton, Mingo County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(304) 475-4663
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address5026 Helena Ave, Delbarton, WV 25670 · Directions
  • Vouchers1,539 Section 8 vouchers, 1,494 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $26,300 for 1 person, $37,550 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$745 for 1 bedroom, $961 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (304) 475-4663 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV037.

Housing Authority of the City of Dunbar

Dunbar, Kanawha County · Public housing only

  • Phone(304) 768-8006
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address900 Dutch Hollow Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064 · Directions
  • Public housing101 units, 99 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $28,300 for 1 person, $40,400 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $64,650 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$844 for 1 bedroom, $1,048 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 768-8006 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV024.

E

Housing Authority of Randolph County

Elkins, Randolph County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(304) 636-6495
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address2280 Randolph Ave, Elkins, WV 26241 · Directions
  • Vouchers732 Section 8 vouchers, 612 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $26,300 for 1 person, $37,550 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$745 for 1 bedroom, $975 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (304) 636-6495 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV045.

Housing Authority of the City of Elkins

Elkins, Randolph County · Public housing only

  • Phone(304) 636-6793
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address, Elkins, WV 26241 · Directions
  • Public housing80 units, 71 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $26,300 for 1 person, $37,550 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $60,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$745 for 1 bedroom, $975 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 636-6793 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV020.

F

Fairmont/Morgantown Housing Authority

Fairmont, Marion County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(304) 363-0860
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address103 12th St, Fairmont, WV 26554 · Directions
  • Vouchers1,245 Section 8 vouchers, 1,015 in use
  • Public housing136 units, 136 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $31,400 for 1 person, $44,850 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $71,750 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$880 for 1 bedroom, $1,071 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 363-0860 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV009.

G

Housing Authority of the City of Grafton

Grafton, Taylor County · Public housing only

  • Phone(304) 265-1183
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address131 E Main St, Grafton, WV 26354 · Directions
  • Public housing205 units, 202 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $26,300 for 1 person, $37,550 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $60,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$823 for 1 bedroom, $1,020 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 265-1183 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV012.

H

Housing Authority of the City of Huntington

Huntington, Cabell County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(304) 526-4400
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address300 7th Ave W, Huntington, WV 25701 · Directions
  • Vouchers1,502 Section 8 vouchers, 1,312 in use
  • Public housing853 units, 770 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $29,200 for 1 person, $41,650 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $66,650 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$864 for 1 bedroom, $1,006 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 526-4400 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV004.

K

Housing Authority of the City of Keyser

Keyser, Mineral County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(304) 788-2225
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address470 Virginia St, Keyser, WV 26726 · Directions
  • Vouchers226 Section 8 vouchers, 196 in use
  • Public housing85 units, 83 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $33,250 for 1 person, $47,450 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $75,900 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$749 for 1 bedroom, $944 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 788-2225 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV010.

M

Housing Authority of the City of Martinsburg

Martinsburg, Berkeley County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(304) 263-8891
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address703 Porter Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401 · Directions
  • Vouchers348 Section 8 vouchers, 286 in use
  • Public housing327 units, 317 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $33,750 for 1 person, $48,200 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $77,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$949 for 1 bedroom, $1,215 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 263-8891 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV006.

Housing Authority of the City of Moundsville

Moundsville, Marshall County · Public housing only

  • Phone(304) 845-3141
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address501 10th St, Moundsville, WV 26041 · Directions
  • Public housing260 units, 245 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $27,650 for 1 person, $39,450 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $63,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$822 for 1 bedroom, $1,009 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates it Substandard Physical under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS): the overall score passed, but the physical condition indicator fell short. To apply, call (304) 845-3141 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV011.

Housing Authority of the City of Mount Hope

Mount Hope, Raleigh County · Public housing only

  • Phone(304) 877-6541
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address9B Midtown Ter, Mount Hope, WV 25880 · Directions
  • Public housing135 units, 128 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $26,300 for 1 person, $37,550 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $60,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$760 for 1 bedroom, $972 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 877-6541 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV007.

P

Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg

Parkersburg, Wood County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(304) 428-6400
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1901 Cameron Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101 · Directions
  • Vouchers1,567 Section 8 vouchers, 1,422 in use
  • Public housing148 units, 148 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $26,300 for 1 person, $37,550 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $60,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$798 for 1 bedroom, $974 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 428-6400 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV005.

Grant County Housing Authority

Petersburg, Grant County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(304) 257-4087
  • Email[email protected]
  • AddressPO Box 125, Petersburg, WV 26847 · Directions
  • Vouchers64 Section 8 vouchers, 62 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $29,650 for 1 person, $42,300 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$722 for 1 bedroom, $944 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (304) 257-4087 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV034.

Housing Authority of the City of Piedmont

Piedmont, Mineral County · Public housing only

  • Phone(304) 355-2929
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address51 Jones St, Piedmont, WV 26750 · Directions
  • Public housing100 units, 94 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $33,250 for 1 person, $47,450 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $75,900 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$749 for 1 bedroom, $944 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 355-2929 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV029.

Housing Authority of the City of Pt. Pleasant

Point Pleasant, Mason County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(304) 675-4414
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address404 2nd St, Point Pleasant, WV 25550 · Directions
  • Vouchers130 Section 8 vouchers, 108 in use
  • Public housing145 units, 134 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $26,300 for 1 person, $37,550 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $60,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$837 for 1 bedroom, $944 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 675-4414 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV017.

R

Housing Authority of the County of Jackson

Ripley, Jackson County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(304) 372-2343
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address75 Whispering Way, Ripley, WV 25271 · Directions
  • Vouchers918 Section 8 vouchers, 441 in use
  • Public housing149 units, 147 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $29,650 for 1 person, $42,350 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $67,750 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$796 for 1 bedroom, $944 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 372-2343 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV035.

Housing Authority of the City of Romney

Romney, Hampshire County · Public housing only

  • Phone(304) 822-5296
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address100 Valley View Dr, Romney, WV 26757 · Directions
  • Public housing60 units, 59 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $37,650 for 1 person, $53,750 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $86,000 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,180 for 1 bedroom, $1,505 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 822-5296 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV044.

S

Housing Authority of the City of St. Albans

Saint Albans, Kanawha County · Public housing only

  • Phone(304) 727-5441
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address650 6th St, Saint Albans, WV 25177 · Directions
  • Public housing90 units, 85 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $28,300 for 1 person, $40,400 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $64,650 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$844 for 1 bedroom, $1,048 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 727-5441 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV021.

Housing Authority of the City of South Charleston

South Charleston, Kanawha County · Public housing only

  • Phone(304) 768-9315
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address520 Goshorn St, South Charleston, WV 25309 · Directions
  • Public housing124 units, 117 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $28,300 for 1 person, $40,400 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $64,650 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$844 for 1 bedroom, $1,048 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 768-9315 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV022.

Housing Authority of the City of Spencer

Spencer, Roane County · Public housing only

  • Phone(304) 927-4181
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address601 Market St, Spencer, WV 25276 · Directions
  • Public housing110 units, 106 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $26,300 for 1 person, $37,550 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $60,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$867 for 1 bedroom, $944 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 927-4181 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV026.

W

Housing Authority of the City of Weirton

Weirton, Hancock County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(304) 797-8530
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address525 Cove Rd, Weirton, WV 26062 · Directions
  • Vouchers540 Section 8 vouchers, 214 in use
  • Public housing126 units, 108 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $30,700 for 1 person, $43,850 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $70,150 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$776 for 1 bedroom, $1,007 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD designates it a Troubled Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS), which brings HUD oversight and a recovery plan. To apply, call (304) 797-8530 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV016.

Housing Authority of the City of Weston

Weston, Lewis County · Public housing only

  • Phone(304) 269-6159
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address124 E 1st St, Weston, WV 26452 · Directions
  • Public housing64 units, 56 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $28,600 for 1 person, $40,800 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $65,300 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$798 for 1 bedroom, $944 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 269-6159 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV028.

Housing Authority of the City of Wheeling

Wheeling, Ohio County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(304) 242-4447
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address11 Community St, Wheeling, WV 26003 · Directions
  • Vouchers573 Section 8 vouchers, 426 in use
  • Public housing711 units, 596 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $27,650 for 1 person, $39,450 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $63,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$822 for 1 bedroom, $1,009 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 242-4447 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV003.

Housing Authority of the City of Williamson

Williamson, Mingo County · Public housing only

  • Phone(304) 235-3270
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address16 W 4th Ave Ste 1, Williamson, WV 25661 · Directions
  • Public housing248 units, 224 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $26,300 for 1 person, $37,550 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $60,100 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$745 for 1 bedroom, $961 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (304) 235-3270 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code WV008.

Contact details as reported to HUD; income limits are HUD FY2026 for each agency's county and rents are FY2027 Fair Market Rents. Check your eligibility.

Frequently asked questions

How many housing authorities are there in West Virginia?

HUD lists 32 public housing agencies in West Virginia: 18 administer Section 8 vouchers and 29 manage public housing. Together they have 6,634 public housing units and 16,475 Housing Choice Vouchers.

How do I apply for Section 8 in West Virginia?

You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.

Which is the largest housing authority in West Virginia?

Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority, with 1,279 public housing units and 3,213 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.

Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of West Virginia?

Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).

Before you apply

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.

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Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.