Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Martinsburg, WV
There are 24 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Martinsburg with roughly 2,015 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $312 to $379 per month. Median reported wait: about 26 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Martinsburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Martinsburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg Housing Public Housing | 327 | $379 | 26 mo |
| Martin's Landing Apartment Homes and Timberleaf Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 257 | — | — |
| Martins Landing Phase I LIHTC | 164 | — | — |
| Cottages of Martinsburg LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Lindsey Terrace, Post Glen, Tygart Valley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Capital Heights PB Section 8 | 110 | $312 | — |
| Capital Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | — | — |
| Senior Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 93 | $370 | — |
| Kings Daughters Court PB Section 8 | 80 | $378 | — |
| Berkeley Square Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Polo Greene Town Homes LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Roberts Gardens LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Timberleaf Estates LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Oak Tree Village PB Section 8 | 51 | $365 | — |
| Washington Mews LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Franklin Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $349 | — |
| Woodbury Corners Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Joshua Gardens Apts LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Lindsey Terrace Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Martins Landing Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Wesley Village Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Nar Roberts, Jr., Inc §811 | 24 | $312 | — |
| Hoffmaster Houses §811 | 12 | $375 | — |
| High Street LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Martinsburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin's Landing Apartment Homes and Timberleaf Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 257 | — | — |
| Lindsey Terrace, Post Glen, Tygart Valley Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Capital Heights PB Section 8 | 110 | $312 | — |
| Capital Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | — | — |
| Senior Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 93 | $370 | — |
| Kings Daughters Court PB Section 8 | 80 | $378 | — |
| Oak Tree Village PB Section 8 | 51 | $365 | — |
| Franklin Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $349 | — |
Public housing developments in Martinsburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg Housing Public Housing | 327 | $379 | 26 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Martinsburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Landing Phase I LIHTC | 164 | — | — |
| Cottages of Martinsburg LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Berkeley Square Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Polo Greene Town Homes LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Roberts Gardens LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Timberleaf Estates LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Washington Mews LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Woodbury Corners Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Joshua Gardens Apts LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Lindsey Terrace Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Martins Landing Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Wesley Village Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| High Street LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Berkeley County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Berkeley County: studio $850, 1-BR $971, 2-BR $1,233, 3-BR $1,702, 4-BR $1,947.
Full FMR table for Berkeley County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Martinsburg
- 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
- Parkersburg, WV
- Beckley, WV
- Clarksburg, WV
- Fairmont, 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.