How many low income apartments are in St Albans, WV?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in St Albans with approximately 210 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in St Albans?

Most assisted households in St Albans pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in St Albans?

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 St Albans?

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 St Albans, WV

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in St Albans with roughly 210 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

210

subsidized units

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typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in St Albans

Complete directory of subsidized housing in St Albans

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Carriage Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Knollview Village Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Pine Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Pine Meadows Ii LIHTC	40	—	—
Kanawha Court Apts LIHTC	32	—	—

Section 8 apartments in St Albans (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
Carriage Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	50	—	—
Pine Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in St Albans

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
Knollview Village Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Pine Meadows Ii LIHTC	40	—	—
Kanawha Court Apts LIHTC	32	—	—

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 St Albans

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.