Crhlp 3 — Income-Restricted Housing in Charleston, WV 25301
500 Clendenin St Apt 111, Charleston, WV 25301
96 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 18 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Housing authority: (304) 348-6451Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (304) 348-6451.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2010
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 52 1 bedroom · 24 2 bedrooms · 20 3 bedrooms
- Average tenant rent
- $418/mo
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Crhlp 5
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0.2 mi away
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- Apply through Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 44 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
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Rents and income limits in 25301
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $940/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $37,600/yr
- Renters in 25301 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 48%
Income limits (2026)
Charleston, WV area · median family income $80,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $17,000 | $28,300 | $45,300 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $32,350 | $51,750 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $36,400 | $58,200 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $40,400 | $64,650 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $43,650 | $69,850 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $46,900 | $75,000 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $50,100 | $80,200 |
| 8 | $53,350 | $53,350 | $85,350 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 25301 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $660 | $730 |
| 1 bedroom | $760 | $844 |
| 2 bedrooms | $940 | $1,048 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,324 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,377 |
Wider area = Charleston, WV. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,020 (25312) to $1,450 (25306).
Census figures for 25301 (2020–2024 average): median rent $610. Median household income $25,417. 86% of homes are rented. 48% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 9% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 25301's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 25301Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Crhlp 3?
Apply through Charleston/Kanawha Housing Authority, which runs Crhlp 3. Call (304) 348-6451. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Crhlp 3 Section 8 housing?
Crhlp 3 is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Crhlp 3?
Public records list 96 units at Crhlp 3 in Charleston, WV 25301. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Crhlp 3?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 25301 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Crhlp 3?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Crhlp 3 in Charleston, WV 25301. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Charleston, WV 25301?
Most income-restricted buildings in Charleston, WV 25301 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $28,300, and $40,400 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($45,300 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Charleston, WV 25301?
For many programs in Charleston, WV 25301, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $28,300 a year for 1 person and $40,400 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $45,300 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Charleston, WV 25301?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Charleston, WV 25301, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Charleston, WV 25301 is $940 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Crhlp 3 take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Crhlp 3 has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Charleston, WV 25301 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Crhlp 3.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.