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There are 154 low-income apartments in Wetzel County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 206 low-income homes in Wetzel County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $273 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on December 7th, 2021. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Wetzel County, West Virginia
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Parkersburg Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Wetzel County, West Virginia Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Wetzel County, West Virginia
Wetzel County features 206 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Wetzel County, West Virginia
There are 154 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Wetzel County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Wetzel County, West Virginia
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Wetzel County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Wetzel County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Wetzel County, West Virginia for a two-bedroom apartment is between $734 and $898.
2023 Wetzel County, West Virginia Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetzel County, West Virginia Fair Market Rent | $565 | $620 | $816 | $993 | $1,096 |
| Wetzel County, West Virginia Payment Standard Range | $509 to $622 | $558 to $682 | $734 to $898 | $894 to $1,092 | $986 to $1,206 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Wetzel County, WV Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 9 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 360 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 206 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 20.77% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.28 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Median Household Income | $39,096 ±$2,886 |
| Median Rent | $515 ±$24 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 47.16% ± 8.35pp |
| Total Population | 16,157 |
Population and Household Demographics
Wetzel County is a county in West Virginia with a population of 16,157. There are 6,525 households in the county with an average household size of 2.46 persons. 20.77% of households in Wetzel County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Wetzel County
The median gross income for households in Wetzel County is $39,096 a year, or $3,258 a month. The median rent for the county is $515 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Wetzel County, a household making less than $1,717 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 47.16% of households who rent are overburdened in Wetzel County.
Area Median Income In Wetzel County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Wetzel County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $71,100
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Wetzel County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Wetzel County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Wetzel County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,580 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $33,950 | $36,450 | $38,950 | $41,450 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Wetzel County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$22,000 | $25,150 | $28,300 | $31,400 | $33,950 | $36,450 | $38,950 | $41,450 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Wetzel County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$35,200 | $40,200 | $45,250 | $50,250 | $54,300 | $58,300 | $62,350 | $66,350 |
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