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Housing Authority of the City of Huntington

300 7th Ave W, Huntington, WV, 25701 · ~2,261 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Huntington, 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

Housing Authority of the City of Huntington served 2,206 households across 2,355 units (94% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $14,390, and pays an average of $372 per month toward rent.

Households served
2,206 of 2,355 units
Avg. household income
$14,390
Avg. rent paid by household
$372
Avg. household size
1.9 people
Households with children
34%
Head of household 62+
29%
Head of household with a disability
49%
Avg. wait to move in
28 months

Unit mix: 39% 1-bedroom, 33% 2-bedroom, 27% 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 5 developments with an average score of 81 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Fairfield Tower/Riverview EastHuntington91 High PerformerUPCSOct 2022
Madison Manor/Trowbridge ManorHuntington87 StandardUPCSOct 2022
W. K. Elliot/Scattered Sites/Dotson/NSPHuntington77 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
MARCUM TERRACEHuntington77 StandardNSPIREJan 2024
Washington Square/Carter G. WoodsonHuntington75 StandardNSPIREJan 2024

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 Housing Authority of the City of Huntington directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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