How many low income apartments are in Dunbar, WV?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Dunbar with approximately 346 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Dunbar?

Tenant-paid rents in Dunbar's assisted buildings typically range from about $328 to $420 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 Dunbar?

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 Dunbar?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Kanawha County: about $829/mo for one-bedroom and $1,036/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Dunbar, WV

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dunbar with roughly 346 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $328 to $420 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.

assisted properties

346

subsidized units

$374

typical rent

9 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Dunbar

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dunbar

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Dunbar Towers PB Section 8	102	$414	—
Myers Ave-dutch Hollow a Public Housing	101	$420	5 mo
Harris/anderson Apts Public Housing	93	$328	13 mo
Elle Bella Villa LIHTC	50	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Dunbar (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
Dunbar Towers PB Section 8	102	$414	—

Public housing developments in Dunbar

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
Myers Ave-dutch Hollow a Public Housing	101	$420	5 mo
Harris/anderson Apts Public Housing	93	$328	13 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Dunbar

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
Elle Bella Villa LIHTC	50	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Kanawha County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kanawha County: studio $714, 1-BR $829, 2-BR $1,036, 3-BR $1,325, 4-BR $1,372.

Full FMR table for Kanawha County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Dunbar

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.