Charleston-Kanawha Housing offers two types of housing programs:
Section 8 Rental Assistance and
Public Housing.
Section 8 rental assistance programs are federal programs
funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) and administered by Charleston-Kanawha Housing. These include
the Housing Choice Voucher program, which is tenant-based
assistance (assistance travels with a family), and the Moderate
Rehabilitation Program, which is unit-based assistance (a
family has assistance as long as they reside in a unit).
Families cannot use a voucher in a Mod Rehab unit.
Families are responsible for finding their own housing and
paying a portion (30%) of their monthly income toward rent
and utilities. Charleston-Kanawha Housing makes up the difference
between the cost and the families contribution.
Visit Section 8 Rental
Assistance Program if you are interested in finding out
more about
applying for housing assistance through this program.
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The public housing program offers tenants a home in communities managed by Charleston-Kanawha Housing. The rent they pay is based
on 30% of their monthly-adjusted income and all basic utilities
are paid.
Charleston-Kanawha Housing manages six family communities and four
high-rise communities as well as scattered sites throughout
the city of Charleston. These communities provide homes for
more than 2000 residents.
Find out more about applying for the Public
Housing Program.
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