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Housing Authority of Mingo County

This housing agency serves Mingo County, West Virginia.

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Closed: Housing Authority of Mingo County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of Mingo County Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Housing Authority of Mingo County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Mingo County (HAMC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open in July 2015. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen. 


There were three ways to apply in 2015:
  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Request an application be mailed to you.
  3. Visit the HAMC office in person to fill out an application in person.

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For more information, visit the HAMC website, or call the office at (304) 475-4663, from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm EDT, Monday-Thursday.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of Mingo County Public Housing Waiting List

About The Agency

Housing Authority of Mingo County provides affordable housing for up to 1,483 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

5026 Helena Avenue, Williamson, WV

Visit Website — (304) 475-4663

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Housing Authority of Mingo County?

Housing Authority of Mingo County serves 1,490 low-income households. The agency manages 1,516 Housing Choice Vouchers and 35 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of Mingo County?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 77 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Mingo County. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 98 percent of Housing Authority of Mingo County households.

How many Housing Authority of Mingo County residents are employed?

Working adults head 238 households and make up 16 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Mingo County.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of Mingo County?

There are 1102 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of Mingo County housing. Households headed by females are 74% of those served by the Housing Authority of Mingo County.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of Mingo County renters?

Black 89
White 1,386
Hispanic 15

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of Mingo County?

There are 312 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of Mingo County. Senior households are 21% of households in Housing Authority of Mingo County housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of Mingo County housing?

There are 372 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of Mingo County housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 25% of households served by the Housing Authority of Mingo County.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of Mingo County?

The Housing Authority of Mingo County is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Housing Authority of Mingo County open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of Mingo County’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on April 19, 2024 and closed on July 31, 2015.