Colonel Mcghee's Housing PB Section 8 Hamlin, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colonel Mcghee's Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hamlin, WV with 16 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $306/month on average.
16
total units
94%
occupancy
$306
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 8121 Sweetland Ave, Hamlin, WV 25523 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,728/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,728/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 31% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Colonel Mcghee's Housing
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 8121 Sweetland Ave, Hamlin; 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 (~$306/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hamlin
- Highland Heights, Ltd PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Hamlin Group Home §811 | West Hamlin | 7.6 km |
| Lincoln Unity Apartments §202 Senior | Branchland | 9.3 km |
| West Hamlin Unity Place §811 | Branchland | 9.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hamlin
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colonel Mcghee's Housing have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Colonel Mcghee's Housing?
Residents report average rents near $306/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 Colonel Mcghee's Housing?
Contact the management office at 8121 Sweetland Ave in Hamlin. 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.