Wheeling Housing Authority (WHA)

11 Community Street, Wheeling, WV, 26003

Housing Authority

Wheeling Housing Authority (WHA) Program Type

  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units

644

Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance

Marshall County

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Program Summary for Wheeling Housing Authority (WHA)

Wheeling Housing Authority (WHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Wheeling Housing Authority (WHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 644 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Wheeling Housing Authority (WHA) administered a total of 447 Section 8 Vouchers. Wheeling Housing Authority (WHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Wheeling Housing Authority (WHA) is located at 11 Community Street, Wheeling, WV, 26003 and serves the city of Wheeling. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Wheeling Housing Authority (WHA) at, (304)242-4447 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

About Wheeling Housing Authority (WHA)

The Wheeling Housing Authority (WHA) was established in 1937. WHA is a public agency chartered by the State of West Virginia, funded in part through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide subsidized housing for eligible citizens of Ohio County.

The Wheeling Housing Authority owns and professionally manages family communities and senior hi-rise rental apartments. Our apartments range in size from efficiency to five bedrooms and are located throughout the City of Wheeling.

The Wheeling Housing Authority also assists families who wish to live in privately owned housing and receive rental subsidy through the Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly Section 8).

Mission Statement

The Wheeling Housing Authority (WHA) is committed to building stronger neighborhoods by providing quality housing options and professional services for eligible residents of Ohio County in partnership with the greater community. Respect for the dignity of the residents we serve is the foundation for all we do.

Current Status Active
Size of Wheeling Housing Authority (WHA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 12
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 447
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 644
Waiting list for the Wheeling Housing Authority (WHA) is currently Open

2016 Income Limits for Ohio County, WV

  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • Income
  • $24,150
  • $27,600
  • $31,050
  • $34,450
  • $37,250
  • $40,000
  • $42,750
  • $45,500
  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • $14,500
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • Person in family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • $38,600
  • $44,100
  • $49,600
  • $55,100
  • $59,550
  • $63,950
  • $68,350
  • $72,750

2017 Fair Market Rents for Ohio County, WV

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Ohio County, WV:

  • Efficiency
  • $625
  • One-Bedroom
  • $627
  • Two-Bedroom
  • $756
  • Three-Bedroom
  • $963
  • Four-Bedroom
  • $1050

Affordable Housing Nearby

St Paul Terrace
2546 National Rd.
Wheeling , WV 26003
G.W. Petroplus Towers
1414 National Rd.
Wheeling , WV 26003
Brookpark Place
1290 National Rd
Wheeling , WV 26003
Riverview Apartments
312 Clay St.
Sistersville , WV 26175
Clarksburg Towers
620 W Pike St
Clarksburg , WV 26301

Ohio County Quick Facts

Population: 43,328
Persons Per Household: 2.25
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 23.1%
Homeownership Rate: 70.1%
Housing Units: 21,018
Yearly Income Per Person: $26,135
Median Household Income: $41,025

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