Berkeley County, WV
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850/mo | $765 – $935/mo |
| 1 BR | $971/mo | $874 – $1,068/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,233/mo | $1,110 – $1,356/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,702/mo | $1,532 – $1,872/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,947/mo | $1,752 – $2,142/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Berkeley County, WV (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Berkeley County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Berkeley County
- Housing Authority of the City of Martinsburg
703 Porter Ave, Martinsburg, WV, 25401 · 3042638891
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Berkeley County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $33,750 |
| 2 people | $38,600 |
| 3 people | $43,400 |
| 4 people | $48,200 |
| 5 people | $52,100 |
| 6 people | $55,950 |
| 7 people | $59,800 |
| 8 people | $63,650 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Berkeley County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
LINDSEY TERRACE, POST GLEN, TYGART VALLEY APARTMENTS
11 ADVANTAGE DRIVE, MARTINSBURG, WV, 11111112 income-restricted units77 1BR, 35 2BRBuilt 20219% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051MARTIN'S LANDING APARTMENT HOMES AND TIMBERLEAF ESTATES
2100 MARTIN'S LANDING CIRCLE, MARTINSBURG, WV, 25401257 income-restricted units102 2BR, 101 3BR, 54 4BR+Built 20159% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045WV PANHANDLE PORTFOLIO
45 ABBINGTON CT, BUNKER HILL, WV, 25413305 income-restricted units197 1BR, 108 2BRBuilt 20119% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041SENIOR TOWERS APTS
200 E STEPHEN ST, MARTINSBURG, WV, 2540191 income-restricted units of 93 total93 1BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041BAKER HEIGHTS APTS
85 MEGAN ST, KEARNEYSVILLE, WV, 2543056 income-restricted units32 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20104% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040JOSHUA GARDENS APTS
214 JOSHUA DR, MARTINSBURG, WV, 2540446 income-restricted units16 1BR, 30 2BRBuilt 20024% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032BERKELEY SQUARE APTS
154 JENNINGS DR, MARTINSBURG, WV, 2540464 income-restricted units64 1BRBuilt 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029WASHINGTON MEWS
216 FORBES DR, MARTINSBURG, WV, 2540450 income-restricted units45 1BR, 5 2BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029ROBERTS GARDENS
406 ROBERTS DR, MARTINSBURG, WV64 income-restricted units21 1BR, 43 2BRBuilt 19984% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028TIMBERLEAF ESTATES
203 TIMBERLEAF LN, MARTINSBURG, WV, 2540154 income-restricted units54 4BR+Built 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028COTTAGES OF MARTINSBURG
17 COTTAGE RD, MARTINSBURG, WV, 25404120 income-restricted units60 2BR, 60 3BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027MARTINS LANDING PHASE I
2101 MARTINS LANDING CIR, MARTINSBURG, WV, 25401164 income-restricted units82 2BR, 82 3BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027MARTINS LANDING II
2100 MARTINS LANDING CIR, MARTINSBURG, WV, 2540140 income-restricted units20 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027WOODBURY CORNERS APTS
200 WOODBURY AVE, MARTINSBURG, WV, 2540448 income-restricted units48 1BRBuilt 19929% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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