How do I apply for rental assistance or a housing voucher?

Tenants should contact their local Public Housing Authority to apply for assistance or vouchers. The West Virginia Housing Development Fund does not issue vouchers. Please see the list of Public Housing Authorities for contact information and areas served.

I'm a property owner. How do I get involved in the Section 8 Project-Based Program?

Contact the Section 8 Contract Administrator at S8@wvhdf.com or call 304-391-8630.

How do I report a Fair Housing Act violation?

You can report Fair Housing violations to the West Virginia Human Rights Commission at 304-558-2616 or www.hrc.wv.gov. You can also report violations to HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at 1-800-669-9777.

Where can I find documents required for my property's Management and Occupancy Review (MOR)?

These documents, and more information about the MOR process, can be found on the Management and Occupancy Review page (link to page)

How can I locate a Section 8 property in my area?

See the list of Section 8 properties in the Section 8 State and County Information section above.

How do I apply for rental assistance or a housing voucher?

Tenants should contact their local Public Housing Authority to apply for assistance or vouchers. The West Virginia Housing Development Fund does not issue vouchers. Please see the list of Public Housing Authorities for contact information and areas served.

I'm a property owner. How do I get involved in the Section 8 Project-Based Program?

Contact the Section 8 Contract Administrator at S8@wvhdf.com or call 304-391-8630.

How do I report a Fair Housing Act violation?

You can report Fair Housing violations to the West Virginia Human Rights Commission at 304-558-2616 or www.hrc.wv.gov. You can also report violations to HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity at 1-800-669-9777.

Where can I find documents required for my property's Management and Occupancy Review (MOR)?

These documents, and more information about the MOR process, can be found on the Management and Occupancy Review page (link to page)

How can I locate a Section 8 property in my area?

See the list of Section 8 properties in the Section 8 State and County Information section above.

Renters Information

The Project-Based Section 8 (PBCA) Program provides rental assistance for extremely low- to moderate-income residents living in certain apartment complexes throughout West Virginia. The subsidy is tied to specific complexes and paid directly to the owner on behalf of the resident. The rental subsidy does not follow the resident from property to property.

Fair Housing

The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting, buying, or securing financing for any housing, including Section 8 housing.

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Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

The Violence Against Women’s Reauthorization Act, Final Rule, provides protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. VAWA protections are not only available to women but also are available equally to all individuals regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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