Wayne 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 | $848/mo | $763 – $933/mo |
| 1 BR | $853/mo | $768 – $938/mo |
| 2 BR | $973/mo | $876 – $1,070/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,249/mo | $1,124 – $1,374/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,410/mo | $1,269 – $1,551/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Wayne County, WV (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 | $29,200 |
| 2 people | $33,350 |
| 3 people | $37,500 |
| 4 people | $41,650 |
| 5 people | $45,000 |
| 6 people | $48,350 |
| 7 people | $51,650 |
| 8 people | $55,000 |
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 Wayne 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.
FORREST PLACE APARTMENTS
332 ROUTE 52, NUMBER 34, KERMIT, WV, 2567439 income-restricted units15 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20234% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053JAMES H. BOOTON MEMORIAL APARTMENTS
11081 ROUTE 152, WAYNE, WV, 2557019 income-restricted units18 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045SHOALS MANOR APTS
3720 MANOR DR, HUNTINGTON, WV, 2570424 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20144% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044FORT GAY APTS
8554 ORCHARD ST, FORT GAY, WV, 2551432 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20134% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043CHARTER HOUSE APTS
1607 MOSE ASBURY RD, WAYNE, WV, 2557072 income-restricted units72 1BRBuilt 20104% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040LAKEVIEW MANOR
5100 RTE 152, LAVALETTE, WV, 2553540 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036DUNHILL APTS
6032 HUBBARDS BRANCH RD, HUNTINGTON, WV, 2570432 income-restricted units16 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20009% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030PINE VALLEY/LENA APTS
2373 SPRING VALLEY DR, HUNTINGTON, WV, 2570418 income-restricted units18 2BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028
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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