Jefferson County, WV
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $947/mo | $852 – $1,042/mo |
| 1 BR | $953/mo | $858 – $1,048/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,251/mo | $1,126 – $1,376/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,740/mo | $1,566 – $1,914/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,099/mo | $1,889 – $2,309/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Jefferson County, WV (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Jefferson County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Jefferson County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Jefferson County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $44,950 |
| 2 people | $51,400 |
| 3 people | $57,800 |
| 4 people | $64,200 |
| 5 people | $69,350 |
| 6 people | $74,500 |
| 7 people | $79,650 |
| 8 people | $84,750 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Jefferson County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
CHARLES TOWERS
151 AUGUSTINE AVENUE, CHARLES TOWN, WV, 2541481 income-restricted units81 1BRBuilt 20219% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051LOWE GARDENS APTS
350 S CHURCH ST, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV, 2544324 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 20134% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043APPLE TREE GARDENS APTS
821 N MILDRED ST, RANSON, WV, 2543893 income-restricted units12 studio, 50 1BRBuilt 20129% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042CHARLES TOWN LP VI
19 HICKORY TREE CT, CHARLES TOWN, WV, 2541450 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2009Compliance through ~2039SPRING RUN APTS
38 SPRING RUN CT, CHARLES TOWN, WV, 2541438 income-restricted units6 1BR, 32 2BRBuilt 20004% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030BOLIVAR COURT APTS
501 BOLIVAR CT, HARPERS FERRY, WV, 2542534 income-restricted units18 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029CRANES MEADOW APTS PHASE II
229 AUTUMN DR, RANSON, WV, 2543850 income-restricted units10 1BR, 30 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029SHEPHERDS GLEN APTS
15 PHEASANT RIDGE CT, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV, 2544344 income-restricted units24 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029PATRICK HENRY APTS
236 PATRICK HENRY WAY, CHARLES TOWN, WV, 2541450 income-restricted units50 1BRBuilt 19979% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027WILLOW SPRING FARM APTS V
100 SYCAMORE CIR, CHARLES TOWN, WV, 2541440 income-restricted units40 1BRBuilt 19949% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024CHARLES TOWN LP V
44 NEW SYCAMORE CIR, CHARLES TOWN, WV, 2541440 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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