Fair Market Rents: Preston County, WV (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Preston 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) | $871/mo | $667 (+31%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $877/mo | $745 (+18%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,099/mo | $915 (+20%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,318/mo | $1,195 (+10%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,657/mo | $1,311 (+26%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in WV. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Preston 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 Preston County
We track 11 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Bruceton Mills | 3 | 58 |
| Terra Alta | 5 | 123 |