UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026
Open Section 8 Waiting Lists in West Virginia
28 authorities are currently accepting applications
28 Open Lists
27 Cities
The housing authorities below have an open Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) or public housing waiting list in West Virginia as of September 2026. Apply to every list you qualify for, and note any closing dates. For authorities whose lists are closed, browse the full list of West Virginia housing authorities to check status and plan ahead.
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28 Open Waiting Lists in West Virginia
- Beckley Housing AuthorityBeckley, WV · 304-256-1772Open
- Raleigh County Housing AuthorityBeckley, WV · 304-255-5164Open
- Benwood-McMechen Housing AuthorityBenwood, WV · 304-233-0830Open
- Bluefield Housing AuthorityBluefield, WV · 304-325-9653Open
- Buckhannon Housing AuthorityBuckhannon, WV · 304-472-1305Open
- Charleston-Kanawha Housing AuthorityCharleston, WV · 304-348-6451Open
- Clarksburg-Harrison Regional Housing AuthorityClarksburg, WV · 304-623-3323Open
- Boone County Housing and Redevelopment AuthorityDanville, WV · 304-369-3442Open
- Housing Authority of Mingo CountyDelbarton, WV · 304-475-4663Open
- Dunbar Housing AuthorityDunbar, WV · 304-768-8006Open
- Randolph County Housing AuthorityElkins, WV · 304-636-6495Open Closes Jun 13, 2024
- Fairmont-Morgantown Housing AuthorityFairmont, WV · 304-363-0860Open
- Grafton Housing AuthorityGrafton, WV · 304-265-1183Open
- Huntington Housing AuthorityHuntington, WV · 304-526-4400Open Closes Jun 29, 2023
- Keyser Housing AuthorityKeyser, WV · 304-788-2225Open
- Martinsburg Housing AuthorityMartinsburg, WV · 304-263-8891Open
- Moundsville Housing AuthorityMoundsville, WV · 304-845-3141Open
- Parkersburg Housing AuthorityParkersburg, WV · 304-428-6400Open
- Piedmont Housing AuthorityPiedmont, WV · 304-355-2929Open
- Point Pleasant Housing AuthorityPoint Pleasant, WV · 304-675-4414Open
- Housing Authority of the County of JacksonRipley, WV · 877-578-9441Open
- Romney-Hampshire County Regional Housing AuthorityRomney, WV · 304-822-5296Open
- St. Albans Housing AuthoritySaint Albans, WV · 304-727-5441Open
- Spencer Housing AuthoritySpencer, WV · 304-927-4181Open
- Weirton Housing AuthorityWeirton, WV · 304-797-8530Open
- Weston-Randolph County Housing AuthorityWeston, WV · 304-269-6159Open
- Wheeling Housing AuthorityWheeling, WV · 304-242-4447Open
- Housing Authority of the City of WilliamsonWilliamson, WV · 304-235-3270Open
West Virginia Open Waiting List FAQs
As of September 2026, 28 housing authorities have an open Section 8 or public housing waiting list in West Virginia, spread across 27 cities. This page lists each one with contact details and, where available, the date the list closes.
Contact the housing authority directly using the phone number or website listed for each authority below. You will complete a pre-application, provide proof of income, identification, and household details, and submit before the closing date. Many West Virginia authorities now accept applications online.
Yes. Each housing authority keeps its own separate waiting list, so applying to every open list you qualify for in West Virginia increases your chance of receiving assistance sooner. There is no penalty for being on multiple lists.
Closed lists reopen periodically, sometimes annually and sometimes by lottery. Check back on this page, which we update regularly, and browse every West Virginia housing authority to see their individual status and set reminders for reopenings.
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Last updated: 2026-09-06