Washington Square/carter G. Woodson Public Housing Huntington, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Washington Square/carter G. Woodson is a Public Housing community in Huntington, WV with 119 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $332/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 33 months.
119
total units
99%
occupancy
$332
avg resident rent
33 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1680 11th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,401/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,044/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 47% |
How to apply at Washington Square/carter G. Woodson
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1680 11th Ave, Huntington; 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 (~$332/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Huntington
- Marcum Terrace Public Housing
- Madison Manor/trowbridge Manor Public Housing
- Rotary Gardens Apartments PB Section 8
- Forrest Bluff PB Section 8
- Highlawn Place PB Section 8
- Fairfield Tower/riverview East Public Housing
- Riverview Manor, Inc. PB Section 8
- W. K. Elliot/scattered Sites/dotson/nsp Public Housing
- Westview Manor PB Section 8
- Adams Landing PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington High Renaissance LIHTC | Huntington | 0.8 km |
| Eden Park Apartments §202 Senior | Huntington | 0.8 km |
| Betsy Broh House Inc §811 | Huntington | 1.1 km |
| Spruce Manor §811 | Huntington | 1.1 km |
| Imperial Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Huntington | 1.4 km |
| Mary E Woelfel Group Home §811 | Huntington | 1.4 km |
| Oak Tree Apartments, Corp. §811 | Huntington | 1.4 km |
| Cabell-huntington Unity Apts §811 | Huntington | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Huntington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Washington Square/carter G. Woodson have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Washington Square/carter G. Woodson?
Residents report average rents near $332/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 Washington Square/carter G. Woodson?
Contact the management office at 1680 11th Ave in Huntington. 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.