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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Parkersburg-Vienna, WV (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV MSA, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2027 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $793 | $714 – $872 |
| 1 bedroom | $798 | $718 – $878 |
| 2 bedrooms | $974 | $877 – $1,071 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,214 | $1,093 – $1,335 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,281 | $1,153 – $1,409 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. FY2027 FMRs are effective October 1, 2026. FY2027 FMRs take effect October 1, 2026; until that date, the prior FY2026 schedule remains in effect. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $974 — 3% above the West Virginia median of $944 across all 49 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Parkersburg-Vienna, WV FMR area is a metro area covering: Wirt County, Wood County. One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here (some large metros have Small Area FMRs by ZIP; check with the local housing authority).
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
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Comparable West Virginia markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | $745 | $975 | $1,207 |
| Doddridge County | $788 | $976 | $1,251 |
| Raleigh County | $760 | $972 | $1,346 |
| Morgan County | $866 | $979 | $1,243 |
| Fayette County | $735 | $961 | $1,258 |
| Mingo County | $745 | $961 | $1,145 |
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Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Parkersburg-Vienna.