Rock, WV Low Income Housing

Rock, WV Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Rock, WV

How do I qualify for low income housing in Rock, 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 Rock, WV

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Rock, 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 Rock, 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 Rock, West Virginia - Mercer County

Studio Apartments $606
One Bedroom Apartments $738
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,026
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,084

List of Low Income Housing in or near Rock, WV

Princeton Village - Princeton

601 Low Gap Rd
Princeton, WV - 24740
304-487-6365
Mercer County
Listing Location: 4.80 miles from Rock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Princeton Towers - Princeton

901 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV - 24740
304-487-1740
Mercer County
Listing Location: 5.85 miles from Rock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Athens Terrace - Athens

Caldwell Street
Athens, WV - 24712
(304) 424-5269
Mercer County
Listing Location: 8.72 miles from Rock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

West Virginian Manor - Bluefield

415 Federal St
Bluefield, WV - 24701
304-325-3619
Mercer County
Listing Location: 10.35 miles from Rock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bluefield Housing Authority - Bluefield

1600 Hill Avenue
Bluefield, WV - 24701
(304)325-9653
Mercer County
Listing Location: 10.82 miles from Rock


Crescent View Apartments - Bluefield

210 -vencil Street
Bluefield, VA - 24605
(276) 326-2323
Mercer County
Listing Location: 11.87 miles from Rock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Safe Housing And Economic Development, (shed) - Kimball

16 Chestnut St.,
Kimball, WV - 24853
304-585-7419
Mercer County
Listing Location: 18.19 miles from Rock


Green Valley Townhouses - Jumping Branch

Mountainview Road
Jumping Branch, WV -
304-466-5905
Mercer County
Listing Location: 19.42 miles from Rock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mill Village - Peterstown

1 Lower Mill Road
Peterstown, WV - 24963
(304) 424-5269
Mercer County
Listing Location: 20.65 miles from Rock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

The Oaks - Gary

Church Street
Gary, WV - 24836
304-585-7501
Mercer County
Listing Location: 20.72 miles from Rock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Rock, 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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