Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Parkersburg, WV
There are 25 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Parkersburg with roughly 1,363 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 19 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $248 to $403 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Parkersburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Parkersburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homecrest Manor Public Housing | 148 | $403 | 8 mo |
| Parkland Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 133 | $384 | — |
| Market Manor PB Section 8 | 111 | $326 | — |
| Chateau Hills PB Section 8 | 100 | $248 | — |
| Parkersburg Powell LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Rolling Hills Townhomes and Cottage PB Section 8 | 100 | $379 | — |
| South Parkersburg Unity Plaza PB Section 8 | 60 | $365 | — |
| Murdoch Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Terrapin Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Terrapin Park Town Homes LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Mineral Manor LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| St Paul Terrace LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Woda St Paul Terrace Ltd Ptrshp LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Parkersburg Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Parkersburg Senior Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Rowan Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Newberry Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Reserve at Edison Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Chelsea Greene Lp LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Courtyard Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Dutch Ridge Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lubeck Gardens LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| 13th & Avery Streets Apts LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Unity Court Apartments LIHTC§202 Senior | 19 | $326 | — |
| Adams Apartments §811 | 16 | $290 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Parkersburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 133 | $384 | — |
| Market Manor PB Section 8 | 111 | $326 | — |
| Chateau Hills PB Section 8 | 100 | $248 | — |
| Rolling Hills Townhomes and Cottage PB Section 8 | 100 | $379 | — |
| South Parkersburg Unity Plaza PB Section 8 | 60 | $365 | — |
| Murdoch Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Terrapin Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Parkersburg Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Parkersburg Senior Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Rowan Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Newberry Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Reserve at Edison Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Dutch Ridge Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Parkersburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homecrest Manor Public Housing | 148 | $403 | 8 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Parkersburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg Powell LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Terrapin Park Town Homes LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Mineral Manor LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| St Paul Terrace LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Woda St Paul Terrace Ltd Ptrshp LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Chelsea Greene Lp LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Courtyard Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Lubeck Gardens LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| 13th & Avery Streets Apts LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Unity Court Apartments LIHTC§202 Senior | 19 | $326 | — |
Voucher rent limits: Wood County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Wood County: studio $741, 1-BR $745, 2-BR $928, 3-BR $1,194, 4-BR $1,253.
Full FMR table for Wood County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Parkersburg
- 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
- Mineral Wells, WV
- Charleston, WV
- Huntington, WV
- Wheeling, WV
- Martinsburg, WV
- Beckley, WV
- Clarksburg, WV
- Fairmont, WV
- Princeton, WV
- Morgantown, WV
- Weirton, WV
- Buckhannon, WV
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.