Grant County Housing Authority
PO Box 125, Petersburg, WV, 26847 · ~64 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Petersburg, WV (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Grant County
Who this agency serves
Grant County Housing Authority served 58 households across 64 units (91% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.6 people, an average annual income of $14,697, and pays an average of $359 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 58 of 64 units
- Avg. household income
- $14,697
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $359
- Avg. household size
- 1.6 people
- Households with children
- 22%
- Head of household 62+
- 53%
- Head of household with a disability
- 61%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 4 months
Unit mix: 64% 1-bedroom, 15% 2-bedroom, 20% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Grant County Housing Authority, 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 (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,650 |
| 2 people | $33,850 |
| 3 people | $38,100 |
| 4 people | $42,300 |
| 5 people | $45,700 |
| 6 people | $49,100 |
| 7 people | $52,500 |
| 8 people | $55,850 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Grant County Housing Authority directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Grant County Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
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