Section 8 in Mingo County, WV
1,539 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Mingo County, 96% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Mingo 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) | $689 | $620 to $758 |
| 1-bedroom | $696 | $626 to $766 |
| 2-bedroom | $898 | $808 to $988 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,077 | $969 to $1,185 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,288 | $1,159 to $1,417 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Mingo County covers up to $898 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $808 to $988.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Mingo 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 Mingo 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.
Housing Authority of Mingo County
Delbarton · PHA code WV037
1,539 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Williamson
Williamson · PHA code WV008
248 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Mingo County
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Other West Virginia counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 23,466 · FIPS 54059.