Fair Market Rents: Clay County, WV (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clay County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | WV median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $714/mo | $667 (+7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $829/mo | $745 (+11%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,036/mo | $915 (+13%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,325/mo | $1,195 (+11%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,372/mo | $1,311 (+5%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in WV. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Clay County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.