Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 260 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 245 · Occupancy: 98% · ZIP codes served: 10
The Housing Authority of the City of Moundsville operates 260 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 245 households with a 98% occupancy rate. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the city.
The Housing Authority of the City of Moundsville ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Housing Authority of Benwood and McMechen, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the shared service area, Moundsville stands out for its significant number of public housing units and high occupancy rate.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Moundsville 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 in ZIP code 26036 at $1150, while the lowest is in ZIP code 26040 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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