Monongalia 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 | $871/mo | $784 – $958/mo |
| 1 BR | $877/mo | $789 – $965/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,099/mo | $989 – $1,209/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,318/mo | $1,186 – $1,450/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,657/mo | $1,491 – $1,823/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Monongalia County, WV (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Monongalia County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Monongalia County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Monongalia 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 | $36,050 |
| 2 people | $41,200 |
| 3 people | $46,350 |
| 4 people | $51,500 |
| 5 people | $55,650 |
| 6 people | $59,750 |
| 7 people | $63,900 |
| 8 people | $68,000 |
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 Monongalia 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.
SENECA VILLAGE
711 BEECHURST AVENUE, MORGANTOWN, WV, 2650536 income-restricted units20 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048MARJORIE GARDENS APTS
1100 DORSEY LN, MORGANTOWN, WV, 26501126 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20144% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044HOLLY VIEW TOWNHOUSES
9000 KATHRYN DR, MORGANTOWN, WV, 2650840 income-restricted units28 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041CHURCH HILL VILLAGE
4008 CHURCH HILL DR, MORGANTOWN, WV, 2650538 income-restricted units24 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040STONEPATH TOWNHOUSES
STONE PATH LN, MORGANTOWN, WV46 income-restricted units46 2BRBuilt 2009Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2039CEDAR GLEN II
500 ABIGAIL CT, MORGANTOWN, WV, 2650850 income-restricted units of 51 total6 1BR, 21 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036CEDAR GLEN I
15 MADELINE CIR, MORGANTOWN, WV, 2650847 income-restricted units of 48 total12 1BR, 24 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030GREENE GLEN II
205 GLEN ABBEY LN, MORGANTOWN, WV, 2650831 income-restricted units of 32 total8 1BR, 16 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028TWIN KNOBS APTS
81 TWIN KNOBS, MORGANTOWN, WV, 2650868 income-restricted units56 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027
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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