Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Doddridge County, West Virginia
Doddridge County has a HUD fair market rent of $976 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $866 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $18.77 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $976
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 6% less than in West Virginia
- Typical rent
- $866
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- About the same as in West Virginia
- Wage needed
- $18.77
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $39,040 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- Data not available
- The official source doesn't publish this figure for this place.
Only here
Renting in Doddridge County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Doddridge County has the highest homeownership rate: 89%.
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Among the neighboring counties, Ritchie County has the lowest typical rent ($579), 33% below the $866 in Doddridge County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Doddridge County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $732 | $14.08 | $29,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $788 | $15.15 | $31,520 |
| 2 bedrooms | $976 | $18.77 | $39,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,251 | $24.06 | $50,040 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,283 | $24.67 | $51,320 |
HUD area: Doddridge County, WV. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 10 ZIP codes in Doddridge County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $940 in 26426 to $990 in 26456. 8 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($976).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 26339 | Doddridge County, WV | $730 | $790 | $980 | $1,260 | $1,290 |
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| 26411 | Doddridge County, WV | $730 | $790 | $980 | $1,260 | $1,290 |
| 26411 | Gilmer County, WV | $730 | $790 | $980 | $1,260 | $1,290 |
| 26411 | Lewis County, WV | $730 | $790 | $980 | $1,260 | $1,290 |
| 26426 | Doddridge County, WV | $720 | $810 | $940 | $1,240 | $1,380 |
| 26426 | Harrison County, WV | $720 | $810 | $940 | $1,240 | $1,380 |
| 26436 | Doddridge County, WV | $740 | $800 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,310 |
| 26456 | Doddridge County, WV | $740 | $800 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,310 |
| 26456 | Ritchie County, WV | $740 | $800 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,310 |
| 26456 | Tyler County, WV | $740 | $800 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,310 |
- 26339 · Doddridge County, WV $980$1,260
- 26411 · Doddridge County, WV $980$1,260
- 26411 · Gilmer County, WV $980$1,260
- 26411 · Lewis County, WV $980$1,260
- 26426 · Doddridge County, WV $940$1,240
- 26426 · Harrison County, WV $940$1,240
- 26436 · Doddridge County, WV $990$1,270
- 26456 · Doddridge County, WV $990$1,270
- 26456 · Ritchie County, WV $990$1,270
- 26456 · Tyler County, WV $990$1,270
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Doddridge County
HUD lists no low-income apartments with an address in Doddridge County. HUD's map shows the ones nearby. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Doddridge County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Doddridge County; the state's agencies can help you. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,850 | $28,100 | $44,950 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,150 | $51,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,100 | $57,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $40,100 | $64,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,350 | $69,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,550 | $74,450 |
| 7 people | $49,750 | $49,750 | $79,550 |
| 8 people | $53,000 | $53,000 | $84,700 |
Area median income: $74,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Doddridge County, WV. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $659 – $805
- 1 bedroom $709 – $867
- 2 bedrooms $878 – $1,074
- 3 bedrooms $1,126 – $1,376
- 4 bedrooms $1,155 – $1,411
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Doddridge County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD
Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in West Virginia
What West Virginia law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
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Help
Where to get help with rent in Doddridge County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority
103 12th St, Fairmont · 33 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Home improvement and repairs
- and 5 more
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CCCS of the Mid-Ohio Valley, Inc.
2435 Dudley Avenue, Parkersburg · 44 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Doddridge County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in West Virginia, the average home bill was $155 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$1,952
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $976
- Security deposit
- $976
- Total
- $1,952
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Doddridge County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $732; 1 bedroom: $788; 2 bedrooms: $976; 3 bedrooms: $1,251; 4 bedrooms: $1,283. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Doddridge County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($976) without spending more than 30% of income takes $18.77 an hour full time, or $39,040 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Doddridge County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $40,100 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Doddridge County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $878 and $1,074 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Doddridge County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $940 in 26426 to $990 in 26456. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.