Lincoln Apartments PB Section 8 Shinnston, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lincoln Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Shinnston, WV with 32 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $318/month on average.
32
total units
94%
occupancy
$318
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 1, Shinnston, WV 26431 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,338/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,119/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 46% |
How to apply at Lincoln Apartments
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 PO Box 1, Shinnston; 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 (~$318/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Shinnston
- Hickory View Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8
- Barbara Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Chelsea Greene LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lincoln Apts LIHTC
- Virginia Way Lp LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monongah Heights Apts LIHTC | Fairmont | 8.7 km |
| Carolina Arbors PB Section 8 | Carolina | 10.1 km |
| Parkridge Manor I PB Section 8 | Idamay | 10.3 km |
| Swisher Hill Apartments, Llc PB Section 8 | Idamay | 10.3 km |
| Birch View Apts LIHTC | Fairmont | 12.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Shinnston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lincoln Apartments 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 Lincoln Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $318/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 Lincoln Apartments?
Contact the management office at PO Box 1 in Shinnston. 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.