Housing authoritiesWVCharleston/Kanawha Housing Authority
Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority
Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority is based in Charleston, Kanawha County, WV and administers 3,213 Section 8 vouchers and 1,279 public housing units.
HUD PHA code WV001. Program type: Combined. Households served: 3,730. Occupancy: 86%. ZIP codes served: 48.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-10-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha & Clay Counties | $803 | $928 | $1,152 | $1,456 | $1,514 |
| Putnam County | $935 | $959 | $1,254 | $1,725 | $1,773 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base rate for all unit types | $68 | $79 | $110 | $140 | $170 |
| Gas Heat (Natural Gas) | $63 | $69 | $78 | $88 | $97 |
| Electric Heat (Electric) | $76 | $89 | $102 | $116 | $130 |
| Trash | $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 |
| Tenant supplied range | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 |
| Tenant supplied refrigerator | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Clay & Putnam County Water and Sewer | $100 | $115 | $213 | $311 | $409 |
| Kanawha County Water and Sewer | $120 | $138 | $242 | $344 | $446 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25003 | $710 | $860 | $970 | $1,220 | $1,520 |
| 25015 | $810 | $940 | $1,170 | $1,480 | $1,540 |
| 25025 | $910 | $1,060 | $1,300 | $1,650 | $1,730 |
| 25035 | $730 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,380 |
| 25036 | $730 | $750 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,600 |
| 25039 | $730 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,380 |
| 25045 | $720 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,310 | $1,390 |
| 25054 | $730 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,380 |
| 25061 | $730 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,380 |
| 25064 | $750 | $860 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,410 |
| 25067 | $690 | $800 | $990 | $1,250 | $1,300 |
| 25071 | $660 | $770 | $950 | $1,200 | $1,250 |
| 25075 | $730 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,380 |
| 25083 | $730 | $820 | $1,030 | $1,310 | $1,440 |
| 25086 | $690 | $800 | $990 | $1,250 | $1,300 |
| 25102 | $730 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,380 |
| 25103 | $670 | $770 | $950 | $1,210 | $1,260 |
| 25107 | $730 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,380 |
| 25110 | $730 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,380 |
| 25112 | $750 | $860 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,410 |
| 25124 | $830 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,450 | $1,540 |
| 25126 | $680 | $750 | $950 | $1,220 | $1,390 |
| 25132 | $730 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,380 |
| 25134 | $730 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,380 |
| 25136 | $690 | $750 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,460 |
| 25143 | $760 | $840 | $1,070 | $1,380 | $1,430 |
| 25156 | $660 | $770 | $950 | $1,200 | $1,250 |
| 25160 | $730 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,380 |
| 25162 | $660 | $760 | $940 | $1,200 | $1,250 |
| 25177 | $720 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,430 |
| 25201 | $900 | $1,040 | $1,290 | $1,630 | $1,700 |
| 25202 | $690 | $800 | $990 | $1,260 | $1,310 |
| 25214 | $690 | $800 | $990 | $1,250 | $1,320 |
| 25248 | $720 | $800 | $950 | $1,320 | $1,430 |
| 25301 | $660 | $760 | $940 | $1,200 | $1,250 |
| 25302 | $730 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,380 |
| 25303 | $810 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,470 | $1,520 |
| 25304 | $800 | $930 | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,510 |
| 25305 | $730 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,380 |
| 25306 | $1,010 | $1,170 | $1,450 | $1,830 | $1,910 |
| 25309 | $660 | $760 | $940 | $1,200 | $1,250 |
| 25311 | $750 | $860 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,410 |
| 25312 | $720 | $820 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,430 |
| 25313 | $730 | $850 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,380 |
| 25314 | $860 | $990 | $1,230 | $1,550 | $1,620 |
| 25315 | $690 | $800 | $990 | $1,250 | $1,300 |
| 25320 | $730 | $840 | $1,040 | $1,310 | $1,370 |
| 25387 | $810 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,470 | $1,520 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority
1525 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Phone: (304) 348-6451
Official website: ckha.com
Email updates
About Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority
Overview
The Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority operates 1,279 public housing units and administers 3,213 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 3,730 households. With an occupancy rate of 86%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both rental assistance and public housing options to residents in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
Scale and standing
The Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority ranks first among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, including the Housing Authority of the City of St. Albans, the Housing Authority of the City of South Charleston, and the Housing Authority of the City of Dunbar. On a state level, it holds the top position among 18 authorities with Section 8 vouchers, making it the largest provider of such assistance in West Virginia.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $950 to $1,440, with an average of $1,037. This is higher than the state average of $966. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 25306 at $1,440, while the lowest is in ZIP code 25126 at $950.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Charleston, WV
- Alum Creek, WV
- South Charleston, WV
- Belle, WV
- Bloomingrose, WV
- Blount, WV
- Cabin Creek, WV
- Cannelton, WV
- Cedar grove, WV
- Clendenin, WV
- Dawes, WV
- Dunbar, WV
- East bank, WV
- Elkview, WV
- Eskdale, WV
- Glasgow, WV
- Handley, WV
- Hansford, WV
- Hugheston, WV
- Kenna, WV
- Liberty, WV
- London, WV
- Mammoth, WV
- Marmet, WV
- Miami, WV
- Montgomery, WV
- Nitro, WV
- Pond gap, WV
- Pratt, WV
- Saint Albans, WV
- Sissonville, WV
- Whittaker, WV
- Winifrede, WV
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the City of St. AlbansSaint Albans, WV
- Housing Authority of the City of South CharlestonSouth Charleston, WV
- Housing Authority of the City of DunbarDunbar, WV
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.