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There are 429 low-income apartments in Harrison County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Harrison County, West Virginia can range from $403 to $845 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,628 low-income homes in Harrison County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $250 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 25th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Harrison County, West Virginia
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Clarksburg-Harrison Regional Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Harrison County, West Virginia Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Harrison County, West Virginia
Harrison County features 1,628 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Harrison County, West Virginia
There are 429 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Harrison County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Harrison County, West Virginia
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Harrison County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Harrison County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Harrison County, West Virginia for a two-bedroom apartment is between $865 and $1,057.
2024 Harrison County, West Virginia Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County, West Virginia Fair Market Rent | $815 | $836 | $961 | $1,268 | $1,537 |
| Harrison County, West Virginia Payment Standard Range | $734 to $897 | $752 to $920 | $865 to $1,057 | $1,141 to $1,395 | $1,383 to $1,691 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Harrison County, WV Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 39 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,070 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,628 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 26.4% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.20 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Median Household Income | $43,987 ±$1,332 |
| Median Rent | $648 ±$25 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 37.71% ± 3.91pp |
| Total Population | 68,998 |
Population and Household Demographics
Harrison County is a county in West Virginia with a population of 68,998. There are 27,502 households in the county with an average household size of 2.48 persons. 26.4% of households in Harrison County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Harrison County
The median gross income for households in Harrison County is $43,987 a year, or $3,666 a month. The median rent for the county is $648 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Harrison County, a household making less than $2,160 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 37.71% of households who rent are overburdened in Harrison County.
Area Median Income In Harrison County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Harrison County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $81,500
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Harrison County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Harrison County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Harrison County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,150 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Harrison County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$28,550 | $32,600 | $36,700 | $40,750 | $44,050 | $47,300 | $50,550 | $53,800 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Harrison County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$45,650 | $52,200 | $58,700 | $65,200 | $70,450 | $75,650 | $80,850 | $86,100 |
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