How many low income apartments are in Morgantown, WV?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Morgantown with approximately 568 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Morgantown?

Tenant-paid rents in Morgantown's assisted buildings typically range from about $260 to $390 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 Morgantown?

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 Morgantown?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Monongalia County: about $877/mo for one-bedroom and $1,099/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Morgantown, WV

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Morgantown with roughly 568 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $260 to $390 per month.

assisted properties

568

subsidized units

$325

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Morgantown

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Morgantown

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Marjorie Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	126	$260	—
Twin Knobs Apts LIHTC	68	—	—
Cedar Glen Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Cedar Glen I LIHTC	48	—	—
Greene Glen I LIHTC	48	—	—
Stonepath Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—
Holly View Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Church Hill Village LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Seneca Village LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Unity House Apartments §811	35	$390	—
Greene Glen Ii LIHTC	32	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Morgantown (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
Marjorie Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	126	$260	—
Cedar Glen Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Stonepath Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—
Holly View Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Church Hill Village LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Seneca Village LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Morgantown

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
Twin Knobs Apts LIHTC	68	—	—
Cedar Glen I LIHTC	48	—	—
Greene Glen I LIHTC	48	—	—
Greene Glen Ii LIHTC	32	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Monongalia County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Monongalia County: studio $871, 1-BR $877, 2-BR $1,099, 3-BR $1,318, 4-BR $1,657.

Full FMR table for Monongalia County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Morgantown

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.