Housing authoritiesWVHousing Authority of the City of Weirton
Housing Authority of the City of Weirton
Housing Authority of the City of Weirton is based in Weirton, Hancock County, WV and administers 540 Section 8 vouchers and 126 public housing units.
HUD PHA code WV016. Program type: Combined. Households served: 322. Occupancy: 49%. ZIP codes served: 5.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26034 | $800 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $1,560 |
| 26047 | $810 | $820 | $1,060 | $1,370 | $1,590 |
| 26050 | $770 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,510 |
| 26056 | $810 | $820 | $1,060 | $1,370 | $1,590 |
| 26062 | $770 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,510 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Weirton
525 Cove Rd, Weirton, WV 26062
Phone: (304) 797-8530
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About Housing Authority of the City of Weirton
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Weirton operates 126 public housing units and administers 540 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 322 households. With an occupancy rate of 49%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to support local residents.
Scale and standing
Among the 18 housing authorities in West Virginia that provide Section 8 vouchers, the Housing Authority of the City of Weirton ranks 11th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier, reflecting its significant role in providing rental assistance within the state. The authority's voucher count is comparable to other mid-sized agencies, ensuring a substantial impact on the community it serves.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1060, with an average of $988. This is slightly above the state average of $966. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 26034 at $1060, while the lowest is in ZIP code 26047 at $970.
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.