Alkol, WV Low Income Housing

Alkol, WV Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Alkol, WV

How do I qualify for low income housing in Alkol, WV?
To qualify for low income housing in West Virginia, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Alkol, WV

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Alkol, WV, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Alkol, WV. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Alkol, West Virginia - Lincoln County

Studio Apartments $649
One Bedroom Apartments $800
Two Bedroom Apartments $974
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,075

List of Low Income Housing in or near Alkol, WV

Branchland Apartments - Branchland

Rt. 2 Box 497
Branchland, WV - 25506
(740) 886-8703
Branchland Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Branchland Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lincoln County
Listing Location: 10.10 miles from Alkol

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Col Mcghee's Housing For The Elderly - Hamlin

8121b Sweetland Avenue
Hamlin, WV - 25523
304-824-3448
Col Mcghee's Housing For The Elderly is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Col Mcghee's Housing For The Elderly for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lincoln County
Listing Location: 10.65 miles from Alkol

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

West Hamlin Unity - Branchland

22 Lincoln Plz
Branchland, WV - 25506
304-824-7777
West Hamlin Unity is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact West Hamlin Unity for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lincoln County
Listing Location: 14.42 miles from Alkol

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lincoln Unity Apartments - Branchland

7 Lincoln Plz
Branchland, WV - 25506
304 824-3717
Lincoln Unity Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lincoln Unity Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lincoln County
Listing Location: 14.43 miles from Alkol

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Riverview Towers - Saint Albans

1 Kanawha Ter
Saint Albans, WV - 25177
304-722-5371
Riverview Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Riverview Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lincoln County
Listing Location: 16.64 miles from Alkol

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Saint Albans Housing Authority - Saint Albans

650 6th Street
Saint Albans, WV - 25177
(304)727-5441
Saint Albans Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD.There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Lincoln County
Listing Location: 16.79 miles from Alkol


Chapmanville Towers - Chapmanville

3407 North Main Street
Chapmanville, WV - 25508
304-855-4594
Chapmanville Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Chapmanville Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lincoln County
Listing Location: 17.10 miles from Alkol

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Miracle Acres - Saint Albans

101 Miracle Dr
Saint Albans, WV - 25177
304-727-9368
Miracle Acres is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Miracle Acres for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lincoln County
Listing Location: 17.86 miles from Alkol

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Southmoor Hills Apartments - South Charleston

4992c Richland Dr
South Charleston, WV - 25309
(304) 768-9721
Southmoor Hills Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Southmoor Hills Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lincoln County
Listing Location: 17.97 miles from Alkol

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Dunbar Towers - Dunbar

1000 Myers Ave
Dunbar, WV - 25064
304-768-4554
Dunbar Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Dunbar Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lincoln County
Listing Location: 18.28 miles from Alkol

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Alkol, WV

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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