Fair Market Rents: Harrison County, WV (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Harrison 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) | $770/mo | $667 (+15%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $843/mo | $745 (+13%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $955/mo | $915 (+4%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,264/mo | $1,195 (+6%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,466/mo | $1,311 (+12%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in WV. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Harrison 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.
Subsidized housing in Harrison County
We track 20 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 4 | 212 |
| Clarksburg | 8 | 763 |
| Shinnston | 6 | 226 |