Carroll Terrace Public Housing Charleston, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carroll Terrace is a Public Housing community in Charleston, WV with 199 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $310/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
199
total units
88%
occupancy
$310
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $13,522/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,002/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Carroll Terrace
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; 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 (~$310/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Charleston
- Vista View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Charleston Arbors PB Section 8
- Hillcrest - Oakhurst Public Housing
- Orchard Manor Public Housing
- Oakwood Terrace Apartments PB Section 8
- Lippert Terrace Public Housing
- Jacob Arbors PB Section 8
- Agsten Manor PB Section 8
- Charleston Replacement Housing 3 LIHTC
- Crh 3 Washington Manor & Littlepage LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carte Street LIHTC | Charleston | 1.7 km |
| Assaley Place §811 | Charleston | 2 km |
| Community Housing, Inc. §811 | Charleston | 2 km |
| South Park Village Public Housing | Charleston | 2.2 km |
| Lee Terrace Public Housing | Charleston | 2.5 km |
| Crh 5 Washington Manor LIHTC | Charleston | 2.5 km |
| Liberty Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 2.5 km |
| Charmco Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carroll Terrace 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 Carroll Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $310/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 Carroll Terrace?
Contact the management office in Charleston. 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.