HUD PIH directory · Section 8 / HCV

Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg, Section 8 / HCV PHA profile

Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, WV, with 1,567 authorized HCV units (HUD High Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.

1,567
Authorized HCV units
83rd
National size percentile
89th
WV size percentile
49
WV FMR areas
HUD PIH FY25 directory WV · Section 8 / HCV 1,567 HCV units High Performer bracket 89th percentile in WV
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How this PHA compares nearby

Authorized HCV units · HA vs nearby WV agencies

units
Source HUD PIH authorized-unit directory As of FY2025

The verdict

Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg administers 1,567 authorized Housing Choice Vouchers - a mid-to-large Section 8 agency nationally, larger than 89% of WV agencies.

1,567
authorized Section 8 vouchers
83rd
percentile by size, nationally
89th
percentile in WV
A
Composite Score
87/100
Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg

Transparent derived index from HUD and federal data, not an official HUD rating. Based on authorized voucher scale, HUD's own PHAS performance designation, and state-wide housing-cost context from federal sources -- not wait-list length, application difficulty, unit quality, or day-to-day service experience. See the exact dimensions, weights, and formula.

Scale B+
1,567 units
Authorized Section 8 / HCV units, national percentile among reporting PHAs
HUD Performance A+
High Performer
HUD's own Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) designation
Cost Context A+
$869/mo
State-wide median 2BR payment standard (49 areas, 2026) -- not this PHA's specific service area
1,567 Section 8 units

Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg, based in WV, appears in HUD's directory with a reported Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher authorization with 1,567 authorized Section 8 units (High Performer size bracket). The directory does not provide a current waitlist or application-status feed.

  • 89th percentile by unit count in WV
  • HUD size bracket: High Performer
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Section 8 / HCV units

1,567

Mid-to-large nationally · High Performer bracket

Total authorized units

148

Mid-to-large nationally · all programs combined

State-rank percentile

89 th

Top quartile among WV PHAs

2-BR standard range · WV

$869–$1,573 /mo

Median $869/mo · 2-BR

Scale profile for Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg

With 1,567 authorized Housing Choice Voucher units, Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg sits at the 83rd percentile of every U.S. PHA that reports an HCV ceiling , and at the 89th percentile inside WV. That puts it among the larger local administrators of federal rental assistance, not a single-office rural authority.

Across WV's 49 HUD FMR areas, FY2026 2-bedroom payment standards run $869–$1,573/month (median $869). A large PHA like this typically serves more than one FMR area, so applicants should look up the metro-specific standard rather than treating the state median as their number. 5 other WV PHAs appear in the nearby list below; comparing authorized-unit counts there shows whether Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg is the dominant local issuer or one of several large peers.

Section 8 / HCV share of Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg authorized units 100.0%
HUD nationwide median

The nationwide HUD median sits at 62%; agencies running a higher HCV share than that tend to lean toward tenant-based vouchers rather than project-based public housing stock.

Where Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg sits among U.S. PHAs

By authorized Housing Choice Vouchers, across every PHA that runs them. Most are small; a handful of big-city authorities run the long right tail.

1,567 Top 17% higher than 83% of 2,129 voucher-running PHAs

0–10,000: 2,086 voucher-running PHAs (98%). This entry sits in this band. 10,000–20,000: 29 voucher-running PHAs (1%). Above this entry. 20,000–30,000: 8 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 30,000–40,000: 1 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 40,000–50,000: 1 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 50,000–60,000: 3 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 60,000–70,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 70,000–80,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 80,000–90,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 90,000–100,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 100,000–110,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 110,000–120,000: 0 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. 120,000–130,000: 1 voucher-running PHAs (0%). Above this entry. This PHA 0 130,000 every voucher-running PHA, bucketed by value

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Source HUD PIH authorized-unit directory · FY2025

Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg: What the HUD Directory Shows

HUD's PHAS system places it in the "High Performer" size bracket, which shapes reporting cadence and oversight intensity. Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg is one of 3,780 agencies HUD tracks in its PIH Open Data directory for the Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher program operating in WV. This agency's HUD authorization runs to 1,567 Section 8 / HCV units, out of 148 total authorized units when every HUD program is counted.

HUD logs its program type as "Combined," which determines which voucher streams (regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions) it can run. Ranked by Section 8 unit count within WV, it sits at the 89th percentile there, ahead of 89% of WV PHAs by that measure. The HUD directory records an authorized-unit count, not a live vacancy or admissions status. Verify current program details directly with the agency.

Across WV's 49 HUD FMR areas, the FY2026 2-bedroom payment standard runs $869-$1,573/month (median $869); Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg sets its own figure within 90-110 percent of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything. its main line is 3044286400. Verify current programs, availability, and any application path directly with the agency.

Contact this PHA

Phone
3044286400
Fax
3044285259
Email
pha@parkersburghousing.com
Executive Director
a.farnsworth@parkersburghousing.com · 3044286400
How to apply at Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg

How to use this PHA record

HUD's directory reports 1,567 authorized Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher units for Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg. That is a reported authorization field, not a live waitlist, application, eligibility, or availability feed.

Use the contact details above to verify an agency's current programs and instructions directly. PlainVoucher does not predict an individual wait time, recommend an application path, or infer a household's eligibility from this directory record.

Payment standard reference

Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across WV's 49 HUD FMR areas, the FY2026 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $869–$1,573/month (median $869). These are area reference amounts, not a payment promise from Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg for a particular household or unit.

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 agency before relying on it. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide for the source-backed area context.

Nationwide PHAs with similar voucher scale or total HUD inventory

Two cross-state peer sets for Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg, outside WV so they are not the same-state scale matches above.

Similar authorized HCV units

Nearest nationwide agencies outside WV (1,567 HCV units here).

Similar total HUD units

Nearest nationwide agencies by combined program inventory outside WV (148 total units here).

Peers are nearest-neighbor matches on HUD PIH authorized Section 8 units and total program inventory; agencies below 100 units on a metric are excluded from that axis.

Nearby PHAs in WV

Use these separate WV directory records for comparison; verify current programs with each agency directly:

Compare PHAs in WV side by side →

What to do with this PHA profile

Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg is a HUD PIH directory record with 1,567 authorized HCV units.

  • Open the West Virginia state directory for PHA-count vs authorized-HCV context. West Virginia PHAs
  • Look up the HUD Fair Market Rent schedule that covers this market before reading payment-standard ranges. Payment standards
  • Read the process guides for waitlists, income limits, and portability - they explain HUD rules, not whether a household should apply. Guides hub

PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or this PHA. Directory figures are informational only. Eligibility, waitlist status, and application routes are set by the PHA and change frequently - confirm with the agency directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the HUD record show for Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg?

HUD's PIH directory reports 1,567 authorized Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher units for Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg in WV. That authorization is a reported program-size field, not proof of a current waitlist, application route, eligibility decision, or available voucher.

Can I apply through this Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg profile?

No. PlainVoucher's HUD directory record does not carry a live application or waitlist feed. Use the agency contact details to verify current programs, availability, application instructions, and eligibility directly before relying on this profile.

Is Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg part of HUD?

HUD lists Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg in its Public and Indian Housing directory as a local Public Housing Authority. This profile preserves HUD's reported record and contact fields; it does not establish the agency's current services or policies.

How should I read the payment-standard reference?

Payment standards vary by HUD Fair Market Rent area. PlainVoucher shows the published area reference, not a payment promise for a specific agency, household, or unit; confirm the current local figure directly before signing a lease.

Related guides

Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). The PHA directory source was consolidated in April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2026. 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 Parkersburg. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.

Read our methodology, how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. · Verify with HUD →

Source and method. PlainVoucher compiles public HUD and U.S. Census release data into a searchable reference. Release periods and source boundaries are identified on each data surface; PlainVoucher does not determine eligibility, waitlist status, payment standards, or local PHA rules. Read our editorial standards and corrections policy, methodology, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-09-02.