Morgantown, WV Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Morgantown ranges from $1,120 (ZIP 26501) to $1,220 (ZIP 26508), with a median of $1,185 across 6 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26501 | $860 | $880 | $1,120 | $1,380 | $1,670 |
| 26504 | $890 | $910 | $1,160 | $1,430 | $1,730 |
| 26505 | $930 | $950 | $1,210 | $1,490 | $1,800 |
| 26506 | $930 | $950 | $1,210 | $1,490 | $1,800 |
| 26507 | $890 | $910 | $1,160 | $1,430 | $1,730 |
| 26508 | $940 | $960 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,820 |
Income limits: Monongalia County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom