Housing authoritiesWVHousing Authority of the City of Bluefield
Housing Authority of the City of Bluefield
Housing Authority of the City of Bluefield is based in Bluefield, Mercer County, WV and administers 400 Section 8 vouchers and 165 public housing units.
HUD PHA code WV018. Program type: Combined. Households served: 410. Occupancy: 72%. ZIP codes served: 20.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Open | 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 the City of Bluefield
- 10/08/2026 - Office Closed October 12th Columbus DayThe Housing Authority of the City of Bluefield will be closed on October 12th in observance of Columbus Day.
- 06/30/2026 - 4th of July HoursThe Housing Authority will be closed on July 4th, 2026.
- 06/25/2026 - Camp Kindness July 22-24Camp Kindness will be held from July 22-24.
- 06/17/2026 - Office Closed WV Day 18thThe office will be closed on West Virginia Day, June 18th.
- 05/21/2026 - Office Closed for Memorial DayThe office will be closed for Memorial Day.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24701 | $660 | $740 | $940 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 24712 | $720 | $820 | $1,040 | $1,370 | $1,470 |
| 24714 | $660 | $750 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 24715 | $710 | $770 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,360 |
| 24724 | $660 | $740 | $940 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 24729 | $660 | $750 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 24731 | $670 | $750 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 24733 | $660 | $750 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 24736 | $690 | $820 | $940 | $1,280 | $1,310 |
| 24737 | $670 | $750 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 24738 | $660 | $750 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 24739 | $720 | $810 | $1,030 | $1,360 | $1,460 |
| 24740 | $660 | $740 | $940 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 24747 | $680 | $760 | $970 | $1,280 | $1,370 |
| 25820 | $660 | $750 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 25841 | $660 | $750 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,340 |
| 25902 | $700 | $750 | $960 | $1,300 | $1,370 |
| 25922 | $660 | $740 | $940 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 25971 | $660 | $750 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 25979 | $720 | $790 | $980 | $1,320 | $1,380 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Bluefield
1600 Hill Ave, Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone: (304) 325-9653
Official website: bluefieldhousing.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Bluefield
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Bluefield operates 165 public housing units and administers 400 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 410 households. With an occupancy rate of 72%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in need.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Bluefield ranks 14th in West Virginia by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 18 authorities in the state. This places it in the middle tier, providing significant support to the community while operating on a scale that allows for focused and personalized assistance.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $880 to $950, with an average of $903. This is slightly below the state average of $966. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 24739, at $950, while the lowest is in ZIP code 25922, at $880.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.