Housing authoritiesWVHousing Authority of Randolph County
Housing Authority of Randolph County
Housing Authority of Randolph County is based in Elkins, Randolph County, WV and administers 732 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code WV045. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 652. Occupancy: 89%. ZIP codes served: 23.
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.
Latest from Housing Authority of Randolph County
- Office Closed for ThanksgivingThe Randolph County Housing Authority office will be closed for Thanksgiving and on Fridays.
- Section 8 Waiting List Closing October 30, 2025The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list will close on October 30, 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26224 | $740 | $750 | $980 | $1,220 | $1,570 |
| 26230 | $730 | $750 | $980 | $1,210 | $1,560 |
| 26236 | $740 | $750 | $990 | $1,240 | $1,610 |
| 26241 | $730 | $740 | $970 | $1,200 | $1,550 |
| 26250 | $730 | $790 | $980 | $1,260 | $1,450 |
| 26253 | $730 | $750 | $980 | $1,210 | $1,560 |
| 26254 | $730 | $750 | $980 | $1,210 | $1,560 |
| 26257 | $730 | $750 | $980 | $1,210 | $1,560 |
| 26259 | $730 | $750 | $980 | $1,210 | $1,560 |
| 26263 | $710 | $750 | $940 | $1,280 | $1,330 |
| 26267 | $740 | $750 | $980 | $1,240 | $1,600 |
| 26268 | $760 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,260 | $1,620 |
| 26270 | $730 | $750 | $980 | $1,210 | $1,560 |
| 26273 | $820 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 26276 | $720 | $750 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,420 |
| 26278 | $730 | $750 | $980 | $1,210 | $1,560 |
| 26280 | $740 | $760 | $990 | $1,230 | $1,580 |
| 26282 | $730 | $770 | $980 | $1,200 | $1,410 |
| 26283 | $720 | $760 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| 26285 | $730 | $750 | $970 | $1,210 | $1,540 |
| 26293 | $740 | $760 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,570 |
| 26294 | $730 | $750 | $980 | $1,210 | $1,560 |
| 26296 | $730 | $750 | $980 | $1,210 | $1,560 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Randolph County
2280 Randolph Ave, Elkins, WV 26241
Phone: (304) 636-6495
Official website: rchawv.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of Randolph County
Overview
The Housing Authority of Randolph County operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 732 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 652 households, with an occupancy rate of 89%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Randolph County.
Scale and standing
Among the 18 housing authorities in West Virginia that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Housing Authority of Randolph County ranks 8th by the number of vouchers it administers. Within its service area, which includes Randolph County, it is the largest provider, outpacing its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of Elkins, which does not offer any Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Randolph County ranges from $870 to $980, with an average of $926. This is slightly below the state average of $966. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 26253 at $980, while the lowest is in ZIP code 26263 at $870.
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 ElkinsElkins, WV
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.