Housing authoritiesWVHousing Authority of the County of Jackson
Housing Authority of the County of Jackson
Housing Authority of the County of Jackson is based in Ripley, Jackson County, WV and administers 918 Section 8 vouchers and 149 public housing units.
HUD PHA code WV035. Program type: Combined. Households served: 601. Occupancy: 56%. ZIP codes served: 16.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25124 | $830 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,450 | $1,540 |
| 25231 | $710 | $800 | $940 | $1,200 | $1,360 |
| 25239 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,280 | $1,610 | $1,810 |
| 25241 | $750 | $840 | $990 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 25243 | $720 | $850 | $960 | $1,280 | $1,450 |
| 25244 | $710 | $820 | $950 | $1,220 | $1,400 |
| 25245 | $770 | $870 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,440 |
| 25248 | $720 | $800 | $950 | $1,320 | $1,430 |
| 25252 | $720 | $790 | $940 | $1,200 | $1,340 |
| 25262 | $880 | $980 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,670 |
| 25264 | $930 | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,560 | $1,770 |
| 25271 | $710 | $800 | $940 | $1,200 | $1,360 |
| 25275 | $770 | $860 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,440 |
| 25320 | $730 | $840 | $1,040 | $1,310 | $1,370 |
| 26143 | $770 | $770 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,250 |
| 26164 | $810 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,540 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the County of Jackson
75 Whispering Way, Ripley, WV 25271
Phone: (304) 372-2343
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About Housing Authority of the County of Jackson
Overview
The Housing Authority of the County of Jackson operates 149 public housing units and administers 918 Section 8 vouchers. Together, these programs serve 601 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 56%, and it operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the County of Jackson ranks 7th in West Virginia by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 18 authorities in the state. With 918 vouchers, it provides significant rental assistance to families in Jackson County. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, alongside other notable authorities like those in Kanawha and Monongalia counties.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Jackson County ranges from $870 to $1200, with an average of $999. This is slightly higher than the state average of $966. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 25239 at $1200, while the lowest is in ZIP code 25271 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.