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Housing Authority of Raleigh County
Housing Authority of Raleigh County is based in Beckley, Raleigh County, WV and administers 1,819 Section 8 vouchers and 60 public housing units.
HUD PHA code WV039. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,635. Occupancy: 87%. ZIP codes served: 45.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2025-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $23 | $27 | $31 | $36 | $40 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $78 | $88 | $105 | $119 | $133 |
| Heating (Electric) | $19 | $22 | $29 | $36 | $44 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $16 | $19 | $23 | $26 | $29 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $61 | $71 | $81 | $92 | $102 |
| Heating (Wood) | $4 | $4 | $6 | $7 | $9 |
| Heating (Coal) | $11 | $13 | $17 | $21 | $25 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $6 | $7 | $9 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $10 | $10 | $17 | $24 | $31 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $12 | $15 |
| Other Electric | $20 | $24 | $33 | $42 | $52 |
| Air Conditioning | $6 | $7 | $9 | $12 | $15 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $8 | $9 | $12 | $17 | $20 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $27 | $31 | $41 | $54 | $68 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $13 | $16 | $20 | $24 | $29 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $20 | $24 | $34 | $41 | $51 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Housing Authority of Raleigh County
- August 2026 NewsletterThis is the August 2026 newsletter from the Housing Authority of Raleigh County.
- June 2026 NewsletterThis is the June 2026 newsletter from the Housing Authority of Raleigh County.
- April 16, 2026The Housing Authority of Raleigh County posted an announcement dated April 16, 2026 on their SouthernWVHousing platform.
- April 2026 NewsletterThis is the April 2026 newsletter from the Housing Authority of Raleigh County.
- December 2025 NewsletterThis is the December 2025 newsletter from the Housing Authority of Raleigh County.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25007 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25008 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25044 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25048 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25060 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25062 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25140 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25174 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25180 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25209 | $700 | $730 | $940 | $1,290 | $1,480 |
| 25801 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25811 | $710 | $850 | $940 | $1,280 | $1,290 |
| 25813 | $920 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,650 | $1,720 |
| 25817 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25818 | $860 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,520 | $1,700 |
| 25823 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25825 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25827 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25832 | $850 | $850 | $1,090 | $1,510 | $1,580 |
| 25836 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25839 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25843 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25844 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25849 | $730 | $740 | $940 | $1,320 | $1,380 |
| 25851 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25853 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25857 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25864 | $740 | $760 | $970 | $1,300 | $1,500 |
| 25865 | $730 | $740 | $940 | $1,320 | $1,380 |
| 25871 | $780 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,380 | $1,450 |
| 25873 | $760 | $770 | $980 | $1,350 | $1,410 |
| 25878 | $840 | $850 | $1,090 | $1,520 | $1,580 |
| 25880 | $860 | $870 | $1,120 | $1,520 | $1,700 |
| 25902 | $700 | $750 | $960 | $1,300 | $1,370 |
| 25908 | $730 | $740 | $940 | $1,320 | $1,380 |
| 25909 | $840 | $850 | $1,090 | $1,480 | $1,640 |
| 25911 | $820 | $830 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,530 |
| 25915 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25918 | $780 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,380 | $1,450 |
| 25920 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25921 | $730 | $740 | $940 | $1,320 | $1,380 |
| 25932 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
| 25951 | $710 | $760 | $940 | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| 25969 | $710 | $760 | $940 | $1,250 | $1,260 |
| 25989 | $750 | $760 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,400 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Raleigh County
PO Box 2618, Beckley, WV 25802
Phone: (304) 255-5164
Official website: southernwvhousing.com
Email updates
About Housing Authority of Raleigh County
Overview
The Housing Authority of Raleigh County operates 60 public housing units and administers 1,819 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,635 households. With an occupancy rate of 87%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined program type.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of Raleigh County ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the second-largest voucher program in the state, out of 18 authorities with vouchers. Peer authorities include the Housing Authority of the City of Beckley, which administers 507 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the City of Mount Hope, which does not offer vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Raleigh County ranges from $870 to $1,200, with an average of $946. This is slightly below the state average of $966. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 25813 at $1,200, while the lowest is in ZIP code 25844 at $870.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Bradley, WV
- Midway, WV
- Arnett, WV
- Artie, WV
- Beaver, WV
- Beckley, WV
- Bolt, WV
- Clear creek, WV
- Coal City, WV
- Colcord, WV
- Cool ridge, WV
- Cool Ridge, WV
- Daniels, WV
- Dorothy, WV
- East gulf, WV
- Eccles, WV
- Fairdale, WV
- Garrison, WV
- Ghent, WV
- Glen daniel, WV
- Glen white, WV
- Helen, WV
- Hinton, WV
- Josephine, WV
- Lawton, WV
- Lester, WV
- Mabscott, WV
- Naoma, WV
- Odd, WV
- Prosperity, WV
- Rock creek, WV
- Shady Spring, WV
- Slab fork, WV
- Sophia, WV
- Surveyor, WV
- White oak, WV
- Winding gulf, WV
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the City of BeckleyBeckley, WV, 507 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the City of Mount HopeMount Hope, WV
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.