South Charleston Housing Authority (SCHA)

520 Goshorn Street, South Charleston, WV, 25309
(304)768-9315



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About South Charleston Housing Authority (SCHA)

The Housing Authority Of The City Of South Charleston, West Virginia is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of the City of South Charleston, WV.


Mission Statement

The mission of the Housing Authority Of The City Of South Charleston, West Virginia is to provide safe, maintained, affordable housing and a suitable living environment for the families we serve. We will partner with our residents and others to enhance the quality of our community. The Housing Authority strives to operate in an efficient, ethical, and professional manner.

Program Summary for South Charleston Housing Authority (SCHA)

South Charleston Housing Authority (SCHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. South Charleston Housing Authority (SCHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. South Charleston Housing Authority (SCHA) administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. South Charleston Housing Authority (SCHA) currently has Low-Rent as its program type. South Charleston Housing Authority (SCHA) is located at 520 Goshorn Street, South Charleston, WV, 25309 and serves the city of South Charleston. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact South Charleston Housing Authority (SCHA) at, (304)768-9315 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of South Charleston Housing Authority (SCHA) compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher N/A
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the South Charleston Housing Authority (SCHA) is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Kanawha 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 Kanawha County, WV:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $21,300
  • $24,350
  • $27,400
  • $30,400
  • $32,850
  • $35,300
  • $37,700
  • $40,150
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $12,800
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $37,700
  • $40,150
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $34,100
  • $38,950
  • $43,800
  • $48,650
  • $52,550
  • $56,450
  • $60,350
  • $64,250

2017 Fair Market Rents for Kanawha 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 Kanawha County, WV:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$473 $614 $746 $933 $1028



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Dunbar Housing Authority Dunbar Housing Authority Dunbar WV 251 293 Open 1.66 Miles Contact
Charleston-Kanawha Housing Authority Charleston-Kanawha Housing Authority Charleston WV 3,040 1,356 Open 3.56 Miles Contact
St. Albans Housing Authority St. Albans Housing Authority Saint Albans WV 359 162 Open 6.27 Miles Contact
Boone County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Boone County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Danville WV N/A N/A Open 22.89 Miles Contact
Jackson County Housing Authority Jackson County Housing Authority Ripley WV N/A 912 Open 32.45 Miles Contact
Spencer Housing Authority Spencer Housing Authority Spencer WV 338 245 Open 36.6 Miles Contact

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South Charleston Housing Authority (SCHA) Program Type:
  • Low Rent Units
124
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Kanawha County Quick Facts

Population: 190,223
Persons Per Household: 2.29
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 17.8%
Homeownership Rate: 71.0%
Housing Units: 91,953
Yearly Income Per Person: $28,174
Median Household Income: $46,085