Dunbar Towers PB Section 8 Dunbar, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dunbar Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Dunbar, WV with 102 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $414/month on average.
102
total units
95%
occupancy
$414
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 Myers Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,687/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,868/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 24% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 56% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Dunbar Towers
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 1000 Myers Ave, Dunbar; 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 (~$414/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dunbar
- Myers Ave-dutch Hollow a Public Housing
- Harris/anderson Apts Public Housing
- Elle Bella Villa LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Charleston Unity Apts §202 Senior | South Charleston | 0.8 km |
| Southmoor Hills Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | South Charleston | 1.4 km |
| 611 Garrett St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | South Charleston | 1.4 km |
| Parkland Terrace Public Housing | South Charleston | 2 km |
| Thurston Landing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | St. Albans | 3.5 km |
| Thurston Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | St. Albans | 3.5 km |
| Vickers Parke Apts LIHTC | South Charleston | 4.5 km |
| Vickers Parke Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | South Charleston | 4.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dunbar
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dunbar Towers 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 Dunbar Towers?
Residents report average rents near $414/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 Dunbar Towers?
Contact the management office at 1000 Myers Ave in Dunbar. 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.