Section 8 rent
in ZIP 26676.
HUD Fair Market Rents for ZIP 26676, in the Nicholas County, WV. The 2-bedroom ceiling is $910/mo and the 3-bedroom $1,160/mo, both published by HUD for FY2026. This ZIP sits inside West Virginia Section 8 rents.
data as of 2026-08-19 · HUD FY2026
FMR by bedroom.
| bedrooms | FMR / mo | std @ 90% | std @ 110% |
|---|---|---|---|
| studio / 0 BR | $700 | $630 | $770 |
| 1 BR | $720 | $648 | $792 |
| 2 BR | $910 | $819 | $1,001 |
| 3 BR | $1,160 | $1,044 | $1,276 |
| 4 BR | $1,220 | $1,098 | $1,342 |
The FMR is a reference figure, not the check. Most housing authorities set their voucher payment standard somewhere between 90% and 110% of the published FMR — $1,044 to $1,276/mo on a 3-bedroom here — and the exact percentage varies by public housing authority, with some running higher under a HUD-approved exception. Rent reasonableness against comparable unassisted rentals still applies before any lease is approved.
ZIP 26676 vs. West Virginia.
| unit | ZIP 26676 | West Virginia median |
|---|---|---|
| 2 BR | $910 | $940 |
| 3 BR | $1,160 | $1,220 |
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $30/mo below the West Virginia median of $940/mo — about 3% lower. The 3-bedroom FMR here is $60/mo below the West Virginia median of $1,220/mo — about 5% lower. HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents by ZIP in most large metros, so neighboring ZIPs inside one city can carry very different ceilings — see the full West Virginia picture.
The DSCR math at this ZIP's rent.
At the ZIP 26676 3-bedroom Section 8 rent of $1,160/mo, the maximum PITIA that still clears a 1.20 DSCR is $967/mo. Assuming ~25% of that payment goes to property taxes and insurance, the maximum principal & interest is $725/mo — which supports roughly a $109,000 loan at around 7% over 30 years, or about a $145,000 purchase at 75% LTV.
Assumptions: 1.20 DSCR floor, ~25% of PITIA for taxes + insurance, around 7% on a 30-year fixed, 75% LTV. Rates move and your taxes, insurance, and LTV will differ — run your exact numbers in the DSCR calculator.
The ZIPs next door.
Wider context.
The rent ceiling is only the first number. How the program actually runs — inspection, payment standard, rent reasonableness, and the timeline before the first check clears — is walked through in the Section 8 investing guide.
ZIP 26676 Section 8, answered.
FMR on every listing in 26676.
Verleon AI overlays HUD Fair Market Rents on every active listing — in this ZIP and nationwide — so you see the Section 8 ceiling and the DSCR before you make an offer. Back to West Virginia Section 8 rents or look up another ZIP.
Data source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents (Small Area FMRs where published), snapshot 2026-08-19. 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.