Affordable & Income-Based Housing in West Virginia
West Virginia has 218 income-based rental properties with 12,316 total units tracked on Lease Lantern, spread across cities like Huntington, Charleston, and Wheeling. Of the 216 properties with inspection scores, 139 rate as excellent and 68 as good, reflecting a largely well-maintained affordable housing stock. A small share -- 15 properties -- fall in high flood-risk zones, worth noting given the state's terrain.
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Cities
Cities in West Virginia
Charleston42 properties · 2,148 unitsHuntington33 properties · 1,545 unitsWheeling26 properties · 1,361 unitsParkersburg23 properties · 1,117 unitsMartinsburg21 properties · 1,599 unitsBeckley15 properties · 949 unitsMorgantown11 properties · 663 unitsFairmont10 properties · 622 unitsPrinceton9 properties · 536 unitsSouth Charleston9 properties · 863 unitsLewisburg8 properties · 415 unitsKeyser7 properties · 366 unitsWeirton7 properties · 374 unitsCharles Town6 properties · 300 unitsElkins6 properties · 259 unitsOak Hill6 properties · 278 unitsClarksburg6 properties · 397 unitsShinnston6 properties · 226 unitsGrafton6 properties · 133 unitsNew Martinsville5 properties · 284 unitsRipley5 properties · 152 unitsMoundsville5 properties · 189 units
Cities With Affordable Housing in West Virginia
West Virginia's HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC properties are spread across the state, with the highest concentrations in these cities:
- Huntington - 20 properties
- Charleston - 13 properties
- Wheeling - 11 properties
- Beckley - 8 properties
- Parkersburg - 7 properties
- Martinsburg - 7 properties
- Weirton - 4 properties
- Terra Alta - 4 properties
- Mount Hope - 3 properties
- Fairmont - 3 properties
Eligibility & how to apply
Helpful guides
How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
Research: what 22,600 HUD inspection scores reveal →