Section 8 in Randolph County, WV
732 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Randolph County, 92% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Randolph 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) | $641 | $577 to $705 |
| 1-bedroom | $708 | $637 to $779 |
| 2-bedroom | $929 | $836 to $1,022 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,183 | $1,065 to $1,301 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,468 | $1,321 to $1,615 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Randolph County covers up to $929 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $836 to $1,022.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Randolph 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.
Randolph County in the Elkins metro
Randolph County is one of the counties inside the Elkins, WV core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Elkins metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Randolph 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 Randolph County
Elkins · PHA code WV045
732 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the City of Elkins
Elkins · PHA code WV020
78 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Randolph County
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Other West Virginia counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 28,005 · FIPS 54083.