Program: Combined · Public housing units: 148 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,567 · Households served: 1,519 · Occupancy: 88% · ZIP codes served: 13
The Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg operates 148 public housing units and administers 1,567 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,519 households. With an occupancy rate of 88%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher recipients in Wood County, West Virginia.
The Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg ranks third in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 18 authorities in West Virginia. This significant position underscores its role in providing housing assistance to a large number of families in the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $870 to $1,080, with an average of $962. This is slightly below the state average of $966. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 26181 at $1,080, while the lowest is in ZIP code 26104 at $870.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26101 | $770 | $780 | $950 | $1,180 | $1,250 |
| 26104 | $770 | $780 | $950 | $1,180 | $1,250 |
| 26105 | $830 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,270 | $1,340 |
| 26133 | $860 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,340 | $1,440 |
| 26142 | $790 | $800 | $970 | $1,210 | $1,280 |
| 26143 | $770 | $770 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,250 |
| 26150 | $830 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,270 | $1,340 |
| 26164 | $810 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,540 |
| 26169 | $800 | $820 | $990 | $1,240 | $1,320 |
| 26180 | $770 | $780 | $950 | $1,190 | $1,260 |
| 26181 | $890 | $890 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,430 |
| 26184 | $760 | $770 | $940 | $1,200 | $1,260 |
| 26187 | $850 | $850 | $1,040 | $1,300 | $1,370 |
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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