Wetzel 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 | $709/mo | $638 – $780/mo |
| 1 BR | $714/mo | $643 – $785/mo |
| 2 BR | $937/mo | $843 – $1,031/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,206/mo | $1,085 – $1,327/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,241/mo | $1,117 – $1,365/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Wetzel County, WV (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Wetzel 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 Wetzel County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Income-restricted housing in Wetzel 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.
CHAPEL VIEW APTS
130 N BRIDGE ST, NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV, 2615548 income-restricted units24 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041- 44 income-restricted units of 50 total34 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037
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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