As of October, 2025, there are 87 Affordable Housing units currently available in Kanawha County. There are 5 local Housing Authorities serving Kanawha County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING KANAWHA COUNTY
Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 4302 Units Available in the Charleston/kanawha Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Charleston/kanawha Housing Authority Serves the Charleston, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 4302 Units Available in the Charleston/kanawha Housing Authority. These Low-inco...
Housing Authority of the City of Dunbar
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 101 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Dunbar. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of the City of Dunbar Serves the Dunbar, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 101 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Dunbar. These Low-in...
Housing Authority of the City of St. Albans
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 90 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of St. Albans. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of the City of St. Albans Serves the Saint Albans, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 90 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of St. Albans. These Low...
Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 4302 Units Available in the Charleston/kanawha Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Charleston/kanawha Housing Authority Serves the Charleston, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 4302 Units Available in the Charleston/kanawha Housing Authority. These Low-inco...
Housing Authority of the City of South Charleston
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 121 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of South Charleston. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of the City of South Charleston Serves the South Charleston, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 121 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of South Charleston. Th...
Fair Market Rent
The Housing Authority of the City of Dunbar will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Kanawha County, WV Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$688
1 Bedroom
$816
2 Bedrooms
$994
3 Bedrooms
$1,300
4 Bedrooms
$1,324
Income Limit
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Kanawha County for 2025.
Kanawha County, WV Income Limit:
1 Person
$41,850
2 Persons
$47,800
3 Persons
$53,800
4 Persons
$59,750
5 Persons
$64,550
