Parkersburg Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Doddridge County, Marshall County, Pleasants County, Ritchie County, Tyler County, Wetzel County, Wirt County, Wood County, West Virginia.

Waiting List
Open Until Further Notice: Wood, Wirt, Pleasants,Tyler, Ritchie, Wetzel, Marshall and Doddridge County, West Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Homecrest Manor, 1-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: Wood, Wirt, Pleasants,Tyler, Ritchie, Wetzel, Marshall and Doddridge County, West Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed date of July, 2017, until further notice. 

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA on February 17, 2021 and updated on April 25, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Homecrest Manor, 1-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Homecrest Manor Apartments from March 1, 2024, until further notice.

To apply while he waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA on March 1, 2024.

About The Agency

Parkersburg Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,648 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

1901 Cameron Avenue, Parkersburg, WV

Visit Website(304) 428-6400

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Parkersburg Housing Authority?

Parkersburg Housing Authority serves 1,595 low-income households. The agency manages 1,559 Housing Choice Vouchers and 146 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Parkersburg Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 71 percent of households served by Parkersburg Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Parkersburg Housing Authority households.

How many Parkersburg Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 430 households and make up 27 percent of households served by Parkersburg Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Parkersburg Housing Authority?

There are 1196 female-headed renter households living in Parkersburg Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 75% of those served by the Parkersburg Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Parkersburg Housing Authority renters?

Black 80
Native American 16
White 1,483
Hispanic 16

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Parkersburg Housing Authority?

There are 382 households headed by seniors served by the Parkersburg Housing Authority. Senior households are 24% of households in Parkersburg Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Parkersburg Housing Authority housing?

There are 366 persons with disabilities living in Parkersburg Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 23% of households served by the Parkersburg Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Parkersburg Housing Authority?

The Parkersburg Housing Authority 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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Parkersburg Housing Authority

Homecrest Manor

1901 Cameron Ave, Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101