The City of Huntington has prepared its Five Year Consolidated Plan for the period of FY 2015 through FY 2019. The Consolidated Plan is a strategic plan to implement Federal programs for housing and community & economic development activities within the City of Huntington, West Virginia. The Consolidated Plan is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) programs. This Plan covers the period beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2019 and the activities which principally benefit low- and moderate-income individuals.
The Department of Planning and Development is now accepting applications for Community Development Block Grant Funds to assist with activities that benefit the low- to moderate-income population within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington. Applications will be accepted until the close of business on February 27, 2018. Please fill out the application linked below and return two hard copies to the Department of Planning and Development, 800 5th Ave., Room L7, Huntington, WV 25701. Email a digital copy to Scott Lemley, director of Planning and Development, at lemleys@huntingtonwv.gov. If you have any further questions, contact Planning and Development at 304.696.5540, Ext. 2101.
This is a 0% interest emergency loan program to qualifying owner occupied homeowners, with a monthly payback. Eligibility based on the income limits set by US Dept. of HUD. Repairs include heat and air, roofs, plumbing, electric or anything that takes a certified contractor.
Working in cooperation with volunteer organizations, the rehabilitation activity undertakes the repair of homes that are owner occupied who qualify according to income limits set by US Dept. of HUD. Rehab activity funds are utilized in the purchase of materials for windows, siding, painting, doors and landscaping; labor and on site supervision is provided by volunteers.
City of Huntington Analysis of Impediments - In accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, each entitlement community must “affirmatively further fair housing.” In order to “affirmatively further fair housing,” each entitlement community must conduct a Fair Housing Analysis which identifies any impediments to fair housing choice.
City of Huntington Analysis of Impediments
In accordance with the Federal regulations found in 24 CFR Part 570, the City of Huntington, West Virginia has prepared this Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period of July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. The CAPER describes the activities undertaken during this time period for funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (HESG).
Through the HOME Investment Partnership Program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development helps state and local governments implement long-term affordable housing strategies that respond to each community's mix of needs and resources. For more information about the program or to apply, click on the links below or contact Don Kleppe, HOME Program/Project Manager, at 304.696.5540, Ext. 2103 or klepped@huntingtonwv.gov.
Citizen's Guide to HOME Investment Partnership Program