Fairfield Tower/riverview East Public Housing Huntington, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fairfield Tower/riverview East is a Public Housing community in Huntington, WV with 127 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $385/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 34 months.
127
total units
99%
occupancy
$385
avg resident rent
34 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1701 Franklin Ave Apt 411, Huntington, WV 25701 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,048/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,031/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 86% |
How to apply at Fairfield Tower/riverview East
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 1701 Franklin Ave Apt 411, Huntington; 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 (~$385/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Huntington
- Marcum Terrace Public Housing
- Madison Manor/trowbridge Manor Public Housing
- Rotary Gardens Apartments PB Section 8
- Forrest Bluff PB Section 8
- Highlawn Place PB Section 8
- Washington Square/carter G. Woodson Public Housing
- Riverview Manor, Inc. PB Section 8
- W. K. Elliot/scattered Sites/dotson/nsp Public Housing
- Westview Manor PB Section 8
- Adams Landing PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Huntington | 0.8 km |
| Barnett Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Huntington | 0.8 km |
| Simms School Apts LIHTC | Huntington | 0.8 km |
| Fairfield Apartments Inc. §202 Senior | Huntington | 0.8 km |
| Spruce Manor, Inc §811 | Huntington | 0.8 km |
| Imperial Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Huntington | 1.1 km |
| Mary E Woelfel Group Home §811 | Huntington | 1.1 km |
| Oak Tree Apartments, Corp. §811 | Huntington | 1.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Huntington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fairfield Tower/riverview East 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 Fairfield Tower/riverview East?
Residents report average rents near $385/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 Fairfield Tower/riverview East?
Contact the management office at 1701 Franklin Ave Apt 411 in Huntington. 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.