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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Wheeling, WV-OH (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 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 | FY2027 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $703 | $633 – $773 |
| 1 bedroom | $822 | $740 – $904 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,009 | $908 – $1,110 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,436 | $1,292 – $1,580 |
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 $1,009 — 7% above the West Virginia median of $944 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.
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Comparable West Virginia markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton-Steubenville | $776 | $1,007 | $1,298 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $864 | $1,006 | $1,287 |
| Harrison County | $889 | $1,005 | $1,323 |
| Taylor County | $823 | $1,020 | $1,308 |
| Upshur County | $759 | $993 | $1,271 |
| Greenbrier County | $811 | $991 | $1,229 |
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Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Wheeling.