Potomac Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 Keyser, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Potomac Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Keyser, WV with 140 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $415/month on average.
140
total units
90%
occupancy
$415
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Carskadon Ln, Keyser, WV 26726 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,528/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,790/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 25% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 76% |
How to apply at Potomac Heights
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 500 Carskadon Ln, Keyser; 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 (~$415/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Keyser
- Harley O. Staggers Homes Public Housing
- Bayberry Place LIHTC
- Keyserhouse PB Section 8
- Bayridge Greene LIHTCPB Section 8
- Keyser Greene LIHTCPB Section 8
- Baltimore Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wvco - Keyser LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Potomac Village Public Housing | Piedmont | 7.5 km |
| Hammond Heights Apts LIHTC | Westernport | 8.4 km |
| Housing Authority of Allegany County Public Housing | Westernport | 9.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Keyser
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Potomac Heights have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Potomac Heights?
Residents report average rents near $415/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 Potomac Heights?
Contact the management office at 500 Carskadon Ln in Keyser. 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.