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Housing Authority of the City of Williamson

16 W 4th Ave Ste 1, Williamson, WV, 25661 · ~248 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Williamson, 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 Williamson served 228 households across 248 units (92% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $14,966, and pays an average of $316 per month toward rent.

Households served
228 of 248 units
Avg. household income
$14,966
Avg. rent paid by household
$316
Avg. household size
1.7 people
Households with children
32%
Head of household 62+
27%
Head of household with a disability
47%
Avg. wait to move in
3 months

Unit mix: 62% 1-bedroom, 25% 2-bedroom, 13% 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 1 development with an average score of 89 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Williamson HAWilliamson89 StandardUPCSJan 2018

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 Williamson 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.