Section 8 in Grant County, WV
64 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Grant County, 92% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Grant County (FY2026)
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) | $658 | $592 to $724 |
| 1-bedroom | $662 | $596 to $728 |
| 2-bedroom | $869 | $782 to $956 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,127 | $1,014 to $1,240 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,177 | $1,059 to $1,295 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Grant County covers up to $869 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $782 to $956.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Grant County?
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.
Housing authorities serving Grant County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Grant County Housing Authority
Petersburg · PHA code WV034
64 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Grant County
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Other West Virginia counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 11,034 · FIPS 54023.