Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA)

1901 Cameron Avenue, Parkersburg, WV, 26101
(304)428-6400



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About Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA)

The Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA), is a private, non-profit organization chartered by the State of West Virginia. As a public housing authority, its mission is outlined in federal registration, and in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines and directives. The PHA's creation was made possible in 1967, through a legislative and executive act of the City of Parkersburg.

In 1985, by way of an administrative decision by the West Virginia Housing Development Fund and the Department of Housing and Urban Development with concurrence an acceptance by the Board of Commissioners of the PHA, the jurisdiction of the PHA greatly expanded beyond the Parkersburg city limits. The service area of the PHA now includes Wood, Wirt, Wetzel, Marshall, Tyler, Doddridge, Pleasants, and Ritchie.

Today there are approximately 1,500 families being assisted with their housing needs through programs administered by the Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA).


Mission Statement

The mission of Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA) is to assist low-income families with safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunities as they strive to improve the quality of their lives through economic independence or homeownership.

Program Summary for Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA)

Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 149 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA) administered a total of 1,465 Section 8 Vouchers. Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA) is located at 1901 Cameron Avenue, Parkersburg, WV, 26101 and serves the city of Parkersburg. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA) at, (304)428-6400 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 3
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 1,465
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 149
Waiting list for the Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA) is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Wood 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 Wood County, WV:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $22,200
  • $25,400
  • $28,550
  • $31,700
  • $34,250
  • $36,800
  • $39,350
  • $41,850
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $13,300
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,350
  • $41,850
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $35,500
  • $40,600
  • $45,650
  • $50,700
  • $54,800
  • $58,850
  • $62,900
  • $66,950

2017 Fair Market Rents for Wood 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 Wood County, WV:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$575 $614 $745 $1061 $1163



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
City of Marietta City of Marietta Marietta OH N/A N/A Open 13.41 Miles Contact
Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) Athens OH 194 100 Open 26.91 Miles Contact
Meigs Metropolitan Housing Authority Meigs Metropolitan Housing Authority Pomeroy OH 125 N/A Open 29.65 Miles Contact
Jackson County Housing Authority Jackson County Housing Authority Ripley WV N/A 912 Open 29.71 Miles Contact
Spencer Housing Authority Spencer Housing Authority Spencer WV 338 245 Open 32.33 Miles Contact
Morgan MHA Morgan MHA Mc Connelsville OH 140 60 Open 32.46 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Parkersburg Housing Authority (PHA) Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
149
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Wood County Quick Facts

Population: 86,237
Persons Per Household: 2.41
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 14.5%
Homeownership Rate: 73.1%
Housing Units: 40,112
Yearly Income Per Person: $24,042
Median Household Income: $42,287