Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority
1525 Washington St W, Charleston, WV, 25387 · ~4,311 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Charleston, WV (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.
Who this agency serves
Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority served 3,884 households across 4,348 units (89% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $15,147, and pays an average of $399 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 3,884 of 4,348 units
- Avg. household income
- $15,147
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $399
- Avg. household size
- 1.8 people
- Households with children
- 29%
- Head of household 62+
- 34%
- Head of household with a disability
- 49%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 15 months
Unit mix: 38% 1-bedroom, 38% 2-bedroom, 24% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 14 developments with an average score of 76 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Terrace | Charleston | 97 High Performer | UPCS | May 2022 |
| Lippert Terrace | Charleston | 95 High Performer | UPCS | May 2022 |
| CRHLP 2 | Charleston | 94 High Performer | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| Carroll Terrace | Charleston | 93 High Performer | UPCS | May 2022 |
| CRHLP 1 | Charleston | 93 High Performer | UPCS | Mar 2022 |
| CRHLP 3 | Charleston | 92 High Performer | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| Hillcrest - Oakhurst | Charleston | 92 High Performer | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| Orchard Manor | Charleston | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| Lee Terrace | Charleston | 77 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| HARRIS/ANDERSON APTS | Dunbar | 76 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| CRHLP 5 | Charleston | 69 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| CRHLP6 | Charleston | 48 Troubled | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| CRH Orchard Elderly | Charleston | 33 Troubled | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| South Park Village | Charleston | 7 Troubled | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.