Unity Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Fairmont, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Unity Terrace Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Fairmont, WV with 99 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $194/month on average.
99
total units
94%
occupancy
$194
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 | 480 Leonard Avenue Ext, Fairmont, WV 26554 Map → |
| Average household income | $8,214/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,824/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 23% |
How to apply at Unity Terrace Apartments
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 480 Leonard Avenue Ext, 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 (~$194/mo average here).
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- Pleasant View Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paw Paw Manor PB Section 8 | Rivesville | 6.9 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 Unity Terrace Apartments 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 Unity Terrace Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $194/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 Unity Terrace Apartments?
Contact the management office at 480 Leonard Avenue Ext 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.