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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Wheeling, WV-OH (FY2026)
HUD's official FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Wheeling, WV-OH MSA, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $683 | $615 – $751 |
| 1 bedroom | $816 | $734 – $898 |
| 2 bedrooms | $991 | $892 – $1,090 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,277 | $1,149 – $1,405 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,413 | $1,272 – $1,554 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. FY2026 FMRs are effective October 1, 2025. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $991 — 14% above the West Virginia median of $869 across all 49 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Wheeling, WV-OH FMR area is a metro area covering: Belmont County, Marshall County, Ohio 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.
Run the numbers for a deal in Wheeling: Section 8 vs market rent, DSCR, or cash-on-cash return.
Comparable West Virginia markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | $838 | $1,007 | $1,235 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $853 | $973 | $1,249 |
| Weirton-Steubenville | $757 | $973 | $1,285 |
| Morgan County | $732 | $961 | $1,221 |
| Upshur County | $732 | $961 | $1,205 |
| Harrison County | $843 | $955 | $1,264 |
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Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Wheeling.