Booker T Washington Plaza Public Housing Wheeling, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Booker T Washington Plaza is a Public Housing community in Wheeling, WV with 111 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $279/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 19 months.
111
total units
87%
occupancy
$279
avg resident rent
19 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1030 Chapline St, Wheeling, WV 26003 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,199/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,833/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Booker T Washington Plaza
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 1030 Chapline St, Wheeling; 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 (~$279/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Wheeling
- Wheeling Towers Associates PB Section 8
- Garden Park Terrace Public Housing
- Luau Manor Public Housing
- North Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- North Park Associates PB Section 8
- Montani Tower PB Section 8
- Hil-dar Public Housing
- Windsor Manor PB Section 8
- Riverview Towers Public Housing
- St Paul Terrace PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larkin §811 | Wheeling | 1.1 km |
| Providence Greene I LIHTC | Wheeling | 1.4 km |
| Providence Greene Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wheeling | 1.4 km |
| Labelle Greene LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wheeling | 1.4 km |
| Labelle Greene Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wheeling | 1.4 km |
| North Wheeling Hope Phase Vi LIHTC | Wheeling | 1.4 km |
| Historic North Wheeling Public Housing | Wheeling | 1.4 km |
| Russell Nesbitt Apt. PB Section 8 | Wheeling | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wheeling
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Booker T Washington Plaza 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 Booker T Washington Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $279/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 Booker T Washington Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1030 Chapline St in Wheeling. 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.