Marion Unity Apartments PB Section 8 Fairmont, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Marion Unity Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Fairmont, WV with 98 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $356/month on average.
98
total units
90%
occupancy
$356
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 Quincy St, Fairmont, WV 26554 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,112/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,950/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 24% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Marion Unity 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 401 Quincy St, Fairmont; 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 (~$356/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Fairmont
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Fairmont Arbors PB Section 8
- Unity Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Miller School LIHTCPB Section 8
- Birch View Apts LIHTC
- Monongah Heights Apts LIHTC
- Fairmont Hills LIHTC
- Gaston Avenue Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pleasant View Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paw Paw Manor PB Section 8 | Rivesville | 4.7 km |
| Paw Paw Manor PB Section 8 | Rivesville | 4.7 km |
| Parkridge Manor I PB Section 8 | Idamay | 10.1 km |
| Swisher Hill Apartments, Llc PB Section 8 | Idamay | 10.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Fairmont
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Marion Unity 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 Marion Unity Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $356/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 Marion Unity Apartments?
Contact the management office at 401 Quincy St in Fairmont. 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.