Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Beckley, WV
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Beckley with roughly 1,036 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $213 to $407 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Beckley
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Beckley
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley Housing Authority Public Housing | 207 | $407 | 5 mo |
| Wildwood House PB Section 8 | 162 | $340 | — |
| Beckley West Associates PB Section 8 | 159 | $286 | — |
| Manor House PB Section 8 | 103 | $348 | — |
| Willbrian Apts. PB Section 8 | 100 | $213 | — |
| Heritage House Partners Ltd LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Beckley Townhomes PB Section 8 | 49 | $291 | — |
| Crestview Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Vanmeter Heights Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Cranberry Cove Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Stone Buildings LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Vance Drive Apartments §811 | 16 | $259 | — |
| Fmrs Housing Inc §811 | 15 | $296 | — |
| South Oakwood LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| South Oakwood 111 LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Greenbrier Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| 101 Hull Street LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Beckley (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood House PB Section 8 | 162 | $340 | — |
| Beckley West Associates PB Section 8 | 159 | $286 | — |
| Manor House PB Section 8 | 103 | $348 | — |
| Willbrian Apts. PB Section 8 | 100 | $213 | — |
| Beckley Townhomes PB Section 8 | 49 | $291 | — |
| Crestview Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Greenbrier Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Beckley
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley Housing Authority Public Housing | 207 | $407 | 5 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Beckley
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage House Partners Ltd LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Vanmeter Heights Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Cranberry Cove Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Stone Buildings LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| South Oakwood LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| South Oakwood 111 LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| 101 Hull Street LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Raleigh County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Raleigh County: studio $715, 1-BR $719, 2-BR $944, 3-BR $1,313, 4-BR $1,377.
Full FMR table for Raleigh County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Beckley
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Beaver, WV
- Mount Hope, WV
- Charleston, WV
- Huntington, WV
- Wheeling, WV
- Martinsburg, WV
- Parkersburg, WV
- Clarksburg, WV
- Fairmont, WV
- Princeton, WV
- Morgantown, WV
- Weirton, WV
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.