Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Wayne County, West Virginia
Wayne County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,006 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $915 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.35 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,006
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 3% less than in West Virginia
- Typical rent
- $915
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 5% more than in West Virginia
- Wage needed
- $19.35
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $40,240 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 45%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 7% less than in West Virginia
Only here
Renting in Wayne County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Mingo County has the lowest typical rent ($647), 29% below the $915 in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 | $858 | $16.50 | $34,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $864 | $16.62 | $34,560 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,006 | $19.35 | $40,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,287 | $24.75 | $51,480 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,393 | $26.79 | $55,720 |
HUD area: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 15 ZIP codes in Wayne County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 25507 to $1,080 in 25514. 9 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,006).
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)
| 25507 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $860 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,390 |
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| 25511 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $890 | $890 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,440 |
| 25512 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $810 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| 25514 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $920 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,500 |
| 25517 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $860 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,390 |
| 25530 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $860 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,390 |
| 25534 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $890 | $890 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,440 |
| 25534 | Lincoln County, WV | $890 | $890 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,440 |
| 25535 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $870 | $880 | $1,020 | $1,300 | $1,410 |
| 25555 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $860 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,390 |
| 25570 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $860 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,390 |
| 25669 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $810 | $850 | $1,020 | $1,270 | $1,430 |
| 25699 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $890 | $890 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,440 |
| 25699 | Lincoln County, WV | $890 | $890 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,440 |
| 25704 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $900 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,340 | $1,450 |
- 25507 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $1,000$1,280
- 25511 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $1,040$1,330
- 25512 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $1,000$1,280
- 25514 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $1,080$1,380
- 25517 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $1,000$1,280
- 25530 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $1,000$1,280
- 25534 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $1,040$1,330
- 25534 · Lincoln County, WV $1,040$1,330
- 25535 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $1,020$1,300
- 25555 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $1,000$1,280
- 25570 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $1,000$1,280
- 25669 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $1,020$1,270
- 25699 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $1,040$1,330
- 25699 · Lincoln County, WV $1,040$1,330
- 25704 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $1,050$1,340
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Wayne County, 45% of renter households are in that position; in West Virginia, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
45%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
3,374 households rent in Wayne County
- Spend half or more of their income 20%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
- Spend less than 30% 55%
Compared with the state and the country
- Wayne 45%
- West Virginia 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Wayne County
HUD lists 13 properties with homes for low-income households in Wayne County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 8
- HUD-assisted
- 5
517 homes in all; 460 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Ceredo Manor HUD-assisted 351 High St, Ceredo 25507 104 low-income homes · For older adults · (304) 453-4544
- Charter House HUD-assisted 712 Asbury Rd, Wayne 25570 73 homes, 72 low-income · For older adults · (304) 272-5600
- Charter House Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1607 Mose Asbury Rd, Wayne 25570 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Jamestown Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2100 Poplar St, Kenova 25530 71 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 55 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2010
- Lakeview Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 5100 Route 152, Lavalette 25535 40 low-income homes · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Fort Gay Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8554 Orchard St, Fort Gay 25514 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Westmoreland Apartments HUD-assisted 3609 Hughes St, Huntington 25704 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (304) 429-0070
- James H. Booton Memorial Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 11081 Route 152, Wayne 25570 19 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Pine Valley/Lena Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2373 Spring Valley Dr, Huntington 25704 18 low-income homes · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 1998
- Aliff Place Apartments HUD-assisted 70 Loar St, Fort Gay 25514 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (304) 400-3830
- Mulberry Place Apartments HUD-assisted 495 Terrace Dr, Wayne 25570 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (304) 400-3830
- Dunhill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6032 Hubbards Branch Rd, Huntington 25704 32 homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2000
- Shoals Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3720 Manor Dr, Huntington 25704 24 homes · In service since 2014 · For families
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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 | $17,500 | $29,200 | $46,700 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,350 | $53,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,500 | $60,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,650 | $66,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,000 | $72,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,350 | $77,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,650 | $82,650 |
| 8 people | $55,000 | $55,000 | $88,000 |
Area median income: $83,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $772 – $944
- 1 bedroom $778 – $950
- 2 bedrooms $905 – $1,107
- 3 bedrooms $1,158 – $1,416
- 4 bedrooms $1,254 – $1,532
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 Wayne 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
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Help
Where to get help with rent in Wayne County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Housing Authority of Mingo County
5026 Helena Avenue, Delbarton · 32 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
Tool
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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
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Cash to move in
$2,012
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,006
- Security deposit
- $1,006
- Total
- $2,012
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Wayne County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $858; 1 bedroom: $864; 2 bedrooms: $1,006; 3 bedrooms: $1,287; 4 bedrooms: $1,393. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Wayne County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,006) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.35 an hour full time, or $40,240 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Wayne County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $41,650 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 Wayne 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 $905 and $1,107 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Wayne County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 25507 to $1,080 in 25514. 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.
How many low-income apartments are there in Wayne County?
HUD lists 13 properties with homes for low-income households in Wayne County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Wayne County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Wayne County, 45% of renter households are in that position; in West Virginia, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).