How many low income apartments are in South Charleston, WV?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in South Charleston with approximately 433 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in South Charleston?

Tenant-paid rents in South Charleston's assisted buildings typically range from about $276 to $415 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 South Charleston?

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 South Charleston?

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 South Charleston, WV

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in South Charleston with roughly 433 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $276 to $415 per month. Median reported wait: about 24 months.

assisted properties

433

subsidized units

$346

typical rent

24 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in South Charleston

Complete directory of subsidized housing in South Charleston

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Parkland Terrace Public Housing	121	$415	24 mo
Southmoor Hills Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8	76	$276	—
Lynnelle Landing Apts LIHTC	56	—	—
Trace Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
South Charleston Unity Apts §202 Senior	42	$382	—
Vickers Parke Apts LIHTC	40	—	—
Vickers Parke Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
611 Garrett St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	10	—	—

Section 8 apartments in South Charleston (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
Southmoor Hills Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8	76	$276	—
Trace Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Vickers Parke Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
611 Garrett St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	10	—	—

Public housing developments in South Charleston

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
Parkland Terrace Public Housing	121	$415	24 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in South Charleston

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
Lynnelle Landing Apts LIHTC	56	—	—
Vickers Parke Apts LIHTC	40	—	—

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 South Charleston

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.