Housing authoritiesWVHousing Authority of the City of Parkersburg
Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg
Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg is based in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV and administers 1,567 Section 8 vouchers and 148 public housing units.
HUD PHA code WV005. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,519. Occupancy: 88%. ZIP codes served: 13.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers.
| Area | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doddridge County | $718 | $881 | $1,089 | $1,285 |
| Marshall County | $645 | $837 | $1,087 | $1,251 |
| Pleasants County | $589 | $775 | $1,101 | $1,130 |
| Ritchie County | $633 | $775 | $962 | $1,051 |
| Tyler County | $722 | $822 | $1,017 | $1,200 |
| Wetzel County | $614 | $808 | $1,020 | $1,096 |
| Wood & Wirt County | $709 | $859 | $1,147 | $1,238 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2022-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio |
|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $312 |
| Utilities | $306 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg
1901 Cameron Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Phone: (304) 428-6400
Official website: parkersburghousing.com
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.