Hil-dar Public Housing Wheeling, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hil-dar is a Public Housing community in Wheeling, WV with 94 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $310/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
94
total units
96%
occupancy
$310
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 1/2 Bishop St, Wheeling, WV 26003 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,121/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,555/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 36% |
How to apply at Hil-dar
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 45 1/2 Bishop St, Wheeling; 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 Wheeling
- Wheeling Towers Associates PB Section 8
- Garden Park Terrace Public Housing
- Booker T Washington Plaza Public Housing
- Luau Manor Public Housing
- North Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- North Park Associates PB Section 8
- Montani Tower PB Section 8
- Windsor Manor PB Section 8
- Riverview Towers Public Housing
- St Paul Terrace PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookpark Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wheeling | 1.1 km |
| Eagle Hollow Apartments PB Section 8 | Wheeling | 1.4 km |
| Labelle Greene Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wheeling | 1.4 km |
| Carnegie Greene at 37th LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wheeling | 1.4 km |
| Labelle Greene Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wheeling | 1.4 km |
| Wheeling Heights Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wheeling | 1.4 km |
| Wayne L. Hayes Tower Public Housing | Martins Ferry | 3.5 km |
| Canterbury Place LIHTC | Wheeling | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wheeling
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hil-dar 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 Hil-dar?
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 Hil-dar?
Contact the management office at 45 1/2 Bishop St in Wheeling. 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.