Section 8 — Raleigh County, WV FMR

Section 8 rents
in raleigh county.

HUD Fair Market Rents for every one of the 42 ZIP codes in the Raleigh County area (FY2026). The median 2-bedroom runs $940/mo and the median 3-bedroom $1,310/mo — with 3-bedroom rents spanning $1,210 to $1,670/mo depending on the ZIP. This is part of West Virginia Section 8 rents.

Area median

FMR by bedroom.

Median Fair Market Rent across all Raleigh County ZIPs, by unit size (FY2026).
bedroomsmedian FMR / mo
studio / 0 BR$710
1 BR$720
2 BR$940
3 BR$1,310
4 BR$1,370

3-bedroom FMR ranges from $1,210 to $1,670/mo across Raleigh County's 42 ZIP codes — Small Area FMRs vary widely within a single metro.

Every ZIP

FMR by ZIP code.

2-bedroom and 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent for every ZIP in the Raleigh County area. Need one number fast? Check any ZIP instantly.

All 42 ZIPs, sorted.

ZIP2 BR3 BR
25007$940$1,310
25008$940$1,310
25044$940$1,310
25048$940$1,310
25060$940$1,310
25062$940$1,310
25140$940$1,310
25174$940$1,310
25180$940$1,310
25801$950$1,320
25802$940$1,310
25813$1,200$1,670
25817$940$1,310
25818$880$1,220
25823$940$1,310
25827$940$1,310
25832$870$1,210
25836$940$1,310
25839$940$1,310
25843$940$1,310
25844$870$1,210
25849$940$1,310
25851$940$1,310
25853$940$1,310
25857$940$1,310
25864$920$1,240
25865$940$1,310
25871$940$1,310
25873$960$1,340
25878$1,080$1,500
25880$1,110$1,510
25906$940$1,310
25908$890$1,240
25909$1,080$1,470
25911$1,050$1,470
25915$940$1,310
25918$980$1,360
25919$940$1,310
25920$940$1,310
25921$890$1,240
25927$940$1,310
25932$940$1,310

SAFMR = ZIP-level variation. HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents by ZIP in this metro, so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher ceilings.

The underwriting

The DSCR math at raleigh county's median rent.

A worked example — assumptions stated, not hidden. Run your exact numbers in the calculator.

At the median 3-bedroom Section 8 rent of $1,310/mo, the maximum PITIA that still clears a 1.20 DSCR is $1,092/mo. Assuming ~25% of that payment goes to property taxes and insurance, the maximum principal & interest is $819/mo — which supports roughly a $123,000 loan at 7% over 30 years, or about a $164,000 purchase at 75% LTV.

median 3 BR rent$1,310/mo
max PITIA @ 1.20 DSCR$1,092/mo
max P&I (~75% of PITIA)$819/mo
supported loan (7% / 30yr)$123,000
implied price (75% LTV)$164,000

Assumptions: 1.20 DSCR floor, ~25% of PITIA for taxes + insurance, 7.0% 30-year fixed, 75% LTV. Your taxes, insurance, rate, and LTV will differ — run your exact numbers in the DSCR calculator.

FAQ

Raleigh County Section 8, answered.

The questions investors ask before underwriting a Raleigh County voucher deal.
Raleigh County FMR —
What is the 3-bedroom Section 8 rent in Raleigh County?
The median 3-bedroom Fair Market Rent in the Raleigh County area is $1,310/mo (FY2026). Under HUD's Small Area FMR schedule it ranges from $1,210 to $1,670/mo depending on the ZIP code — see the full ZIP table above.
Raleigh County FMR —
Why do Section 8 rents differ between ZIP codes in Raleigh County?
HUD publishes Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) by ZIP code in most large metros, including Raleigh County. Instead of one metro-wide number, each ZIP gets its own rent ceiling based on local market rents — so two homes in the same city can carry very different voucher amounts. The 3-bedroom range here spans $1,210 to $1,670/mo across the 42 ZIPs in this area.
Raleigh County FMR —
Does a voucher pay the exact ZIP Fair Market Rent in Raleigh County?
Not exactly. The FMR is the starting point — the local public housing authority sets its voucher payment standard at 90–110% of the ZIP's FMR, and every unit still has to pass a rent reasonableness test against comparable local rentals before the lease is approved. Treat the ZIP FMR as the ceiling, not a guaranteed payment.
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FMR on every raleigh county listing.

Verleon AI overlays HUD Fair Market Rents on every active listing in Raleigh County — and all 50 states — so you see the Section 8 ceiling and DSCR before you make an offer. Back to West Virginia Section 8 rents or the all-states hub.

Data source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents (Small Area FMRs where published), snapshot 2026-07-24. Payment standards vary by public housing authority (typically 90–110% of FMR). Figures are for research and do not guarantee approved rent on any specific unit.

Not investment advice. Verleon AI provides analytical tooling for real-estate professionals. Underwriting outputs (DSCR, cap rate, Section 8 FMR estimates, scores) are modeled from public and licensed data and are not a substitute for independent due diligence, legal counsel, lender pre-approval, or licensed appraisal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.