Section 8 in Morgantown, WV, WV: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities
Morgantown, WV metro area. FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $871 | $784 to $958 |
| 1-bedroom | $877 | $789 to $965 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,099 | $989 to $1,209 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,318 | $1,186 to $1,450 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,657 | $1,491 to $1,823 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Morgantown covers up to $1,099 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $989 to $1,209.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Morgantown, WV?
Source-of-income protection status for West Virginia is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Morgantown?
- In the Morgantown, WV metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,099 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $989 to $1,209 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Morgantown?
- HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Morgantown, WV metro, by bedroom size: studio $871, 1-bedroom $877, 2-bedroom $1,099, 3-bedroom $1,318, 4-bedroom $1,657. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
Find Section 8 apartments in Morgantown
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Other Section 8 markets in WV
Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.