Benwood-mcmechen Public Housing Benwood, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Benwood-mcmechen is a Public Housing community in Benwood, WV with 178 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $372/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
178
total units
96%
occupancy
$372
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2106 Marshall St S, Benwood, WV 26031 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,199/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,490/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 57% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 52% |
How to apply at Benwood-mcmechen
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 2106 Marshall St S, Benwood; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$372/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bellaire Scattered Sites Public Housing | Bellaire | 2 km |
| Carnes Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bellaire | 2.4 km |
| Rosehill Tower Public Housing | Bellaire | 2.8 km |
| Carnegie Greene at 39th LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wheeling | 4.4 km |
| Glenn View Ii Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wheeling | 4.4 km |
| Glenn View Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wheeling | 4.4 km |
| Belle Village Apartments PB Section 8 | Bellaire | 4.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Benwood-mcmechen have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Benwood-mcmechen?
Residents report average rents near $372/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Benwood-mcmechen?
Contact the management office at 2106 Marshall St S in Benwood. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.