HUD PIH FY25 directory WV · Section 8 / HCV High Performer bracket

Housing Authority of the City of Buckhannon, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile

Housing Authority of the City of Buckhannon administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, WV (HUD High Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.

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Source HUD PIH authorized-unit directory As of FY2025

The verdict

Housing Authority of the City of Buckhannon is a Public Housing Authority in WV administering the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.

Source: HUD PIH authorized-unit directory (FY2025). Contact the PHA directly for waitlist status.

0 Section 8 units

Housing Authority of the City of Buckhannon is a Public Housing Authority in WV administering Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers with 0 authorized Section 8 units (High Performer size bracket). Contact this PHA directly to check waitlist status and request an application.

  • HUD size bracket: High Performer
  • Cross-referenced with HUD FY25 Payment Standards

Section 8 / HCV units

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High Performer bracket

Total authorized units

84

All programs combined

State-rank percentile

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Among WV PHAs

2-BR standard range · WV

$852–$1,569 /mo

Median $858/mo · 2-BR

What HUD's PIH Record for Housing Authority of the City of Buckhannon Tells You

Housing Authority of the City of Buckhannon appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Open Data directory as one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities nationwide that administer the Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher program, a group in which WV is represented. , against 84 total authorized units across all programs (public housing, HCV, and any Moderate Rehabilitation stock). HUD classifies this PHA under the "High Performer" size bracket, a designation that determines reporting cadence and oversight intensity.

HUD records the program type as "Low-Rent", which shapes which voucher streams (regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions) this agency can operate. Every PHA in the directory runs its own waitlist, publishes its own admissions plan, and sets its own local preferences within the federal Section 8 rulebook, so the authorized-unit count is a ceiling, not a guarantee of current availability.

Across WV's 49 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges from $852 to $1,569/month (median $858); each PHA sets its own within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the figure for your metro with the agency or the payment-standard lookup. Contact information in the HUD directory its main line (3044721305) is the canonical route for waitlist status and application paperwork. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy, applying to multiple agencies in WV materially improves your odds of a faster voucher issue.

Contact this PHA

Phone
3044721305
Fax
3044721331
Email
buckhousing@gmail.com
Executive Director
buckhousing@gmail.com · 3044721305

About this PHA

Housing Authority of the City of Buckhannon is one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities listed in the HUD PIH Open Data directory. It administers the Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program (program type: Low-Rent). Total authorized units (all programs): 84.

How to apply at this PHA

Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:

  • The PHA's own website (search "Housing Authority of the City of Buckhannon Section 8 application")
  • A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
  • HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
  • Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups

See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.

What to expect, typical waitlist

HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.

Payment standard reference

Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across WV's 49 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $852–$1,569/month (median $858). Housing Authority of the City of Buckhannon sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.

Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.

Nearby PHAs in WV

If this PHA's waitlist is closed, applying to additional PHAs in the same region is a recommended strategy. Other PHAs nearby:

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Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.

⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with Housing Authority of the City of Buckhannon. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.

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