Martinsburg Housing Authority

703 Porter Ave., Martinsburg, WV, 25401
(304) 263-8891
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About Martinsburg Housing Authority

The Martinsburg Housing Authority has two programs: low-income public housing apartments located in Martinsburg and the Section 8 HCV program for Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties. Both programs have a waiting list.

Additional Information

Public Housing Apartments located in Martinsburg. Rent is based on 30% of household income. Family complexes are Adam Stephen Homes - Wilson Street; Horatio Gates Village - Porter Avenue; Leeland Apartments - 201 N. Kentucky Avenue; Elderly / Handicapped high rises: Ambrose Towers, 703 Porter Avenue; Stonewall Haven - 300 Silver Lane. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers - rental assistance vouchers for Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties. Family pays 30% of household income and program pays the difference up to the HUD fair market rent. Applications are taken on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 - 11:00 am and 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the office located in Ambrose Towers 703 S. Porter Avenue Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-263-8891



Program Summary for Martinsburg Housing Authority

Martinsburg Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Martinsburg Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 327 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Martinsburg Housing Authority administered a total of 339 Section 8 Vouchers. Martinsburg Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Martinsburg Housing Authority is located at 703 Porter Ave., Martinsburg, WV, 25401 and serves the city of Martinsburg. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Martinsburg Housing Authority at, (304) 263-8891 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Martinsburg Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 2
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 339
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 327
Waiting list for the Martinsburg Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Berkeley County, WV

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Berkeley County, WV:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $26,050
  • $29,750
  • $33,450
  • $37,150
  • $40,150
  • $43,100
  • $46,100
  • $49,050
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $15,650
  • $17,850
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $41,650
  • $47,600
  • $53,550
  • $59,450
  • $64,250
  • $69,000
  • $73,750
  • $78,500

2017 Fair Market Rents for Berkeley County, WV

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Berkeley County, WV:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$676 $779 $941 $1370 $1658



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Hagerstown Housing Authority Hagerstown Housing Authority Hagerstown MD 900 1,320 Open 18.67 Miles Contact
Washington County Housing Authority Washington County Housing Authority Hagerstown MD 578 N/A Open 18.95 Miles Contact
Frederick Housing Authority Frederick Housing Authority Frederick MD 724 481 Open 30.22 Miles Contact
Fulton County Housing Authority Fulton County Housing Authority McConnellsburg PA N/A 278 Open 32.93 Miles Contact
Loudoun County Department of Family Services Loudoun County Department of Family Services Leesburg VA 120 136 Open 33.08 Miles Contact
Franklin County Housing Authority (FCHA) Franklin County Housing Authority (FCHA) Chambersburg, PA 311 366 Open 37.05 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Martinsburg Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
327
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Berkeley County Quick Facts

Population: 110,497
Persons Per Household: 2.59
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 9.6%
Homeownership Rate: 75.2%
Housing Units: 45,564
Yearly Income Per Person: $26,264
Median Household Income: $53,515