Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fairmont, WV
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fairmont with roughly 656 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $194 to $373 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Fairmont
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fairmont
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 136 | $373 | 9 mo |
| Fairmont Arbors PB Section 8 | 119 | $356 | — |
| Unity Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | $194 | — |
| Marion Unity Apartments PB Section 8 | 98 | $356 | — |
| Miller School LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Birch View Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Monongah Heights Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Fairmont Hills LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Gaston Avenue Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Pleasant View Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Fairmont (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Arbors PB Section 8 | 119 | $356 | — |
| Unity Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | $194 | — |
| Marion Unity Apartments PB Section 8 | 98 | $356 | — |
| Miller School LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Gaston Avenue Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Pleasant View Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Fairmont
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 136 | $373 | 9 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fairmont
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch View Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Monongah Heights Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Fairmont Hills LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Marion County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Marion County: studio $742, 1-BR $838, 2-BR $1,007, 3-BR $1,235, 4-BR $1,624.
Full FMR table for Marion County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Fairmont
- 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
- Charleston, WV
- Huntington, WV
- Wheeling, WV
- Martinsburg, WV
- Parkersburg, WV
- Beckley, WV
- Clarksburg, WV
- Princeton, WV
- Morgantown, WV
- Weirton, WV
- Buckhannon, WV
- Keyser, WV
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.