How many low income apartments are in Cowen, WV?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Cowen with approximately 115 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Cowen?

Tenant-paid rents in Cowen's assisted buildings typically range from about $233 to $233 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Cowen?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Cowen?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Webster County: about $662/mo for one-bedroom and $869/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cowen, WV

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cowen with roughly 115 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $233 to $233 per month.

assisted properties

115

subsidized units

$233

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Cowen

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cowen

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Circle Brooke Manor PB Section 8	50	$233	—
Glade View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	33	—	—
Cowen Elderly LIHTC	24	—	—
Hollister Townhouses PB Section 8	8	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Cowen (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
Circle Brooke Manor PB Section 8	50	$233	—
Glade View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	33	—	—
Hollister Townhouses PB Section 8	8	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cowen

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
Cowen Elderly LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Webster County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Webster County: studio $658, 1-BR $662, 2-BR $869, 3-BR $1,061, 4-BR $1,177.

Full FMR table for Webster County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Cowen

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.