Housing Authority of the City of Elkins

This housing agency serves Elkins, West Virginia.

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Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Elkins Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Elkins (HACE) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.The HACE offers one Public Housing community with 78 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.To apply, visit the HACE to submit an application in person, located at 1 Stoddard Ave., Elkins, WV 26241, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Wednesdays.Be sure to bring these documents with you when applying: birth certificates, social security cards, proof of all income, if receiving food stamps, bring print out, if married or divorced you must bring documentation.The HACE does not have a preference. Qualified applicants will be placed by date and time the application is received.For more information, the HACE can be reached by calling (304) 636-6793 during normal office hours.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the City of Elkins provides affordable housing for up to 78 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

Stoddard Avenue, Elkins, WV

(304) 636-6793

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 the City of Elkins?

Housing Authority of the City of Elkins serves 77 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 77 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the City of Elkins?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 52 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Elkins. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 84 percent of Housing Authority of the City of Elkins households.

How many Housing Authority of the City of Elkins residents are employed?

Working adults head 40 households and make up 53 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Elkins.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the City of Elkins?

There are 47 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the City of Elkins housing. Households headed by females are 62% of those served by the Housing Authority of the City of Elkins.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the City of Elkins renters?

White

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the City of Elkins?

There are 17 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the City of Elkins. Senior households are 23% of households in Housing Authority of the City of Elkins housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the City of Elkins housing?

There are 18 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the City of Elkins housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 24% of households served by the Housing Authority of the City of Elkins.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the City of Elkins?

The Housing Authority of the City of Elkins is rated as a standard 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.