Hancock House Ltd PB Section 8 New Cumberland, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hancock House Ltd is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New Cumberland, WV with 108 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $358/month on average.
108
total units
95%
occupancy
$358
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 720 3rd Ave, New Cumberland, WV 26047 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,311/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,545/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Hancock House Ltd
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 720 3rd Ave, New Cumberland; 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 (~$358/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Myers Terrace Public Housing | Toronto | 3.3 km |
| Whispering Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | Toronto | 3.3 km |
| Riverside Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Toronto | 3.3 km |
| Michael Myers Terrace Public Housing | Toronto | 3.3 km |
| Whispering Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | Toronto | 3.3 km |
| Riverside Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Toronto | 3.3 km |
| Chestnut Manor §811 | Weirton | 9.5 km |
| Heathermoor LIHTC | Weirton | 10.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hancock House Ltd 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 Hancock House Ltd?
Residents report average rents near $358/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 Hancock House Ltd?
Contact the management office at 720 3rd Ave in New Cumberland. 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.