Housing authoritiesWVHousing Authority of Benwood and McMechen
Housing Authority of Benwood and McMechen
Housing Authority of Benwood and McMechen is based in Benwood, Marshall County, WV and administers 182 public housing units.
HUD PHA code WV014. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 174. Occupancy: 97%. ZIP codes served: 10.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26003 | $770 | $900 | $1,100 | $1,420 | $1,570 |
| 26031 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 |
| 26033 | $770 | $850 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,430 |
| 26036 | $860 | $960 | $1,180 | $1,510 | $1,660 |
| 26038 | $730 | $860 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 26039 | $730 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,460 |
| 26040 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 |
| 26041 | $720 | $850 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $1,480 |
| 26055 | $740 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,390 |
| 26155 | $750 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,360 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Benwood and McMechen
2200 Marshall St S, Benwood, WV 26031
Phone: (304) 233-0830
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About Housing Authority of Benwood and McMechen
Overview
The Housing Authority of Benwood and McMechen operates 182 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. The authority serves 174 households with a 97% occupancy rate. Its primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the community.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of Benwood and McMechen ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of Moundsville, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. This ranking reflects the significant role the authority plays in providing public housing units to the local population.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1150, with an average of $1028. This is higher than the state average of $966. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 26036 at $1150, while the lowest is in ZIP code 26040 at $970.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the City of MoundsvilleMoundsville, WV
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.