The Fairmont Housing Authority offers 136 apartments in 7 separate developments.  Located on the East and West Side of Fairmont, each development is different and offers a number of attractive amenities. Units range in size from one bedroom to five bedroom apartments in several styles, Townhouse and Duplex. All developments have several fully handicap accessible units.

Fairmont Developments offer an apartment type just right for you and your family. Each apartment is equipped with kitchen appliances, washer/dryer hook-ups, forced air gas heat, gas hot water, on-site parking, generous yards, and new playgrounds among other amenities.

The Townhouse layout provides one to five bedroom units on two floors. Apartments include living room, kitchen/dining, one or two baths, ample closet space, and outside storage buildings.

The Duplex layout provides one and two story apartments that can meet a variety of tenant needs, including elderly and the disabled. Several of the apartments are fully handicapped accessible promoting independent living.

The Fairmont Housing Authority can tailor your rent to meet your individual economic situation. We have designed Fairmont Developments to be the "affordable choice" for apartments that are attractive, comfortable, and secure. Families who are at or below 50% of the area median income only pay 30% of their adjusted monthly income for rent. Utilities vary per apartment complex and in most cases Fairmont Developments include some utilities in the rent (trash, lawn care, parking, and maintenance are always included in the rent).

Whether you like the East Side or West Side of Fairmont, the Fairmont Developments have a location to suit you and to make you feel at home.

East Side of Fairmont

• Windridge Manor (9-3)- 39, 1-3 bedroom townhouse apartments.

• Willow Ridge Apartments (9-1) -
  Columbia, Harlem and Courtland Streets -32, 1-5 bedroom duplex apartments.
  Ogden, Howard, Chicago and Norval Streets - 28, 1-5 bedroom duplex apartments.

 

West Side of Fairmont

• Maple Avenue Apartments (9-2) - 10, 1-5 bedroom townhouses.

• Billingslea Street Apartments (9-2) - 12, 1-5 bedroom townhouses.

• View Avenue Apartments (9-2) - 8, 1-5 bedroom townhouses.

• Carlone Street Apartments (9-2) - 7, 1-3 bedroom townhouses.

Wherever you choose to live you can expect the same high quality residence and service. Amenities such as new playgrounds appliances, and lawn care make Fairmont Developments the RIGHT choice.

TENANT QUALIFICATIONS AND RENT

Rent is based on 30% of the household adjusted monthly income. Income adjustments are made for medical expenses, dependent children, and handicap elderly. There is no asset limit but, dividends and interest are counted as income. A Security Deposit of $225.00 will be charged for a one bedroom unit and $250.00 for a 2-5 bedroom unit.

To be eligible for Fairmont Housing Rental Apartments you must be an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age or an emancipated minor. Your household income cannot exceed the following federally established income limits.

2007-2008
# In the family	Annual Income Limits
1	$16,750
2	$19,100
3	$21,500
4	$23,900
5	$25,800
6	$27,700
7	$29,650
8	$31,550

Fairmont Housing also has an affordable rent structure for families above established income limits. Households above the federal income guidelines may rent an apartment based on current HUD Fair Market Rent.

Bedroom Size	Rent per Month
1 bedroom	470.00<100.00=$370.00
2 bedrooms	564.00<100.00=$464.00
3 bedrooms	675.00<100.00=$575.04
4 bedrooms	822.00<100.00=$722.00
5 bedrooms	877.00<100.00=$777.00

The Federal Government requires all applicants to be screened. The screening process includes but is not limit to a credit check, landlord references, and criminal background check. Applicants who have engaged in violent/drug related criminal activities, or who are registered sex offenders are ineligible.

HOW TO APPLY

You may obtain an application for Fairmont Housing Authority Developments at the Fairmont Housing Authority Office, fill out our secure housing pre-application online or request one by email . Once the Housing Authority receives your completed application, your name will be place on the housing waiting list according to time and date of your application. When your name has been selected from the waiting list you will be scheduled for a series of meeting to determine your eligibility and to explain the housing rules and regulations.

Contact the Fairmont/Morgantown Housing Authority to find out what we can do for you!