HUD PIH directory · Section 8 / HCV
Housing Authority of the City of Romney, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Housing Authority of the City of Romney administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, WV, with 0 authorized HCV units (HUD High Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
- 0
- Authorized HCV units
- 49
- WV FMR areas
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · HA vs nearby WV agencies
- Charleston/Kanawha HA
Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority
3,213 units
- HA Raleigh County
Housing Authority of Raleigh County
1,819 units
- HA Parkersburg
Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg
1,567 units
- HA Mingo County
Housing Authority of Mingo County
1,539 units
- HA Huntington
Housing Authority of the City of Huntington
1,502 units
The verdict
HUD lists 0 active Section 8 / HCV units for Housing Authority of the City of Romney in WV right now; its 60 total authorized units sit under other HUD programs instead (public housing, Mod Rehab, or project-based).
Housing Authority of the City of Romney, based in WV, administers the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program with 0 authorized Section 8 units (High Performer size bracket). Waitlist status changes without much notice, so confirm directly with the agency before applying.
- HUD size bracket: High Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
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High Performer bracket
Total authorized units
60
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
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Among WV PHAs
2-BR standard range · WV
$869–$1,573 /mo
Median $869/mo · 2-BR
Housing Authority of the City of Romney: What the HUD Directory Shows
This agency shows 0 active Section 8 / HCV authorizations in HUD's directory right now, but it does still hold 60 total authorized units through other HUD programs. That count sits inside HUD's national PIH roster of 3,780 Section 8 agencies, WV's share of the total, where Housing Authority of the City of Romney is listed as an active administering entity. HUD's PHAS system places it in the "High Performer" size bracket, which shapes reporting cadence and oversight intensity.
HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Low-Rent" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. 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 this authorized-unit figure is a ceiling, not a promise of current availability.
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 Romney 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 3048225296. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 3048225296
- Fax
- 3048224337
- mkesner25@frontier.com
- Executive Director
- mkesner25@frontier.com · 3048225296
How to apply at Housing Authority of the City of Romney
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 Romney 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 FY2026 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $869–$1,573/month (median $869). Housing Authority of the City of Romney sets its own figure within 90–110 percent 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:
- Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority · 3,213 units
- Housing Authority of Raleigh County · 1,819 units
- Housing Authority of the City of Parkersburg · 1,567 units
- Housing Authority of Mingo County · 1,539 units
- Housing Authority of the City of Huntington · 1,502 units
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled 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 Romney. 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.