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Section 8 rent in Boone County, WV

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Boone County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 32 ZIP codes.

$878Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$966Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
32ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$590$619$700$681
1 Bedroom$680$739$840$813
2 Bedrooms$850$878$1,010$966
3 Bedrooms$1,150$1,211$1,390$1,332
4 Bedrooms$1,300$1,452$1,700$1,597

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$1,756$21,072
Triplex3 × 2BR$2,634$31,608
Fourplex4 × 2BR$3,512$42,144
Fourplex4 × 3BR$4,844$58,128

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any West Virginia multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 32 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
25053 $840 $1,010 $1,390 $1,700
25203 $830 $990 $1,370 $1,670
25214 $800 $990 $1,270 $1,310
25003 $770 $950 $1,170 $1,300
25114 $820 $920 $1,300 $1,560
25148 $820 $920 $1,300 $1,560
25193 $820 $920 $1,300 $1,560
25205 $770 $910 $1,260 $1,540
25108 $790 $890 $1,250 $1,500
25130 $740 $880 $1,210 $1,480
25565 $710 $860 $1,150 $1,370
25009 $710 $850 $1,180 $1,430
25021 $710 $850 $1,180 $1,430
25024 $710 $850 $1,180 $1,430
25028 $710 $850 $1,180 $1,430

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Boone County, WV?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Boone County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area is $878 per month, ranging from $850 to $1,010 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $966.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Boone County, WV, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $850 to $1,010 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in West Virginia?
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