Ohio 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 | $683/mo | $615 – $751/mo |
| 1 BR | $816/mo | $734 – $898/mo |
| 2 BR | $991/mo | $892 – $1,090/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,277/mo | $1,149 – $1,405/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,413/mo | $1,272 – $1,554/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Ohio County, WV (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Ohio County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Ohio County
- Housing Authority of the City of Wheeling
11 Community St, Wheeling, WV, 26003 · 3042424447
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Ohio 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 | $27,650 |
| 2 people | $31,600 |
| 3 people | $35,550 |
| 4 people | $39,450 |
| 5 people | $42,650 |
| 6 people | $45,800 |
| 7 people | $48,950 |
| 8 people | $52,100 |
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 Ohio 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.
NORTH PARK APARTMENTS
2 EAGLE AVENUE, WHEELING, WV, 26003104 income-restricted units47 1BR, 49 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20234% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053CARNEGIE GREENE AT 39TH
15 39TH STREET, WHEELING, WV, 2600339 income-restricted units9 1BR, 30 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053LABELLE GREENE IV
30 LABELLE PLACE, WHEELING, WV, 2600338 income-restricted units38 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053CARNEGIE GREENE AT 37TH
JACOBS STREET + 37TH STREET, WHEELING, WV, 2600339 income-restricted units9 1BR, 30 2BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051BROOKPARK PLACE
1290 NATIONAL ROAD, WHEELING, WV, 26003152 income-restricted units36 studio, 116 1BRBuilt 20209% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050LABELLE GREENE II
177 LABELLE PLACE, WHEELING, WV, 2600340 income-restricted units24 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050LABELLE GREENE III
31ST STREET/WOOD STREET, WHEELING, WV, 2600340 income-restricted units26 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048WHEELING HEIGHTS PHASE II
GRANDVIEW, WALTERS, CHERRY STREET, WHEELING, WV, 2600318 income-restricted units4 1BR, 14 2BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047GLENN VIEW II TOWNHOUSES
35 CERISE LANE, WHEELING, WV, 2600332 income-restricted units20 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046LABELLE GREENE
180 LABELLE PLACE, WHEELING, WV, 2600340 income-restricted units40 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046CAPITAL GREENE
2510 LINCOLN AVENUE, WHEELING, WV, 2600340 income-restricted units31 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045GLENN VIEW TOWNHOUSES
136 CERISE LN, WHEELING, WV, 260034 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044PROVIDENCE GREENE II
6 FIFTH ST, WHEELING, WV, 2600350 income-restricted units12 1BR, 30 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036CANTERBURY PLACE
21 12TH ST, WHEELING, WV, 2600350 income-restricted units6 1BR, 28 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034WHEELING HEIGHTS LOWER GRANDVIEW HOPE PHASE VI
808 WALTERS AVE, WHEELING, WV, 2600327 income-restricted units of 28 total8 1BR, 3 2BR, 16 3BR, 1 4BR+Built 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034NORTH WHEELING HOPE PHASE VI
101 MAIN ST, WHEELING, WV, 2600339 income-restricted units6 1BR, 23 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032
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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