Jacob Arbors PB Section 8 Charleston, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jacob Arbors is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Charleston, WV with 104 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $334/month on average.
104
total units
97%
occupancy
$334
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 Jacob St, Charleston, WV 25301 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,859/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,103/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Jacob Arbors
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 521 Jacob St, Charleston; 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 (~$334/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Charleston
- Vista View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Charleston Arbors PB Section 8
- Carroll Terrace Public Housing
- Hillcrest - Oakhurst Public Housing
- Orchard Manor Public Housing
- Oakwood Terrace Apartments PB Section 8
- Lippert Terrace Public Housing
- Agsten Manor PB Section 8
- Charleston Replacement Housing 3 LIHTC
- Crh 3 Washington Manor & Littlepage LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crhlp 5 Public Housing | Charleston | 1.1 km |
| Homes of Washington Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.4 km |
| Crhlp 3 Public Housing | Charleston | 1.4 km |
| Jarrett Terrace Public Housing | Charleston | 2 km |
| Glenwood School Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 2 km |
| South Park Village Public Housing | Charleston | 3.4 km |
| Charleston Replacement Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 3.4 km |
| Crh 1 Public Housing LIHTC | Charleston | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jacob Arbors 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 Jacob Arbors?
Residents report average rents near $334/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 Jacob Arbors?
Contact the management office at 521 Jacob St in Charleston. 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.