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3rd Avenue Mid-Block Crossing Construction

HUNTINGTON -- A project to enhance pedestrian safety across the 900 block of 3rd Avenue will begin Wednesday, Feb. 14.

A mid-block crosswalk has been envisioned for this block to connect the commercial venues of Pullman Square to the mixed-use central business district and the Marshall University Visual Arts Center. The project is a partnership between the City of Huntington and the West Virginia Division of Highways’ Transportation Alternatives Program.

The project entails a mid-block crossing with a small refuge island and curb bump-out on either side to shorten the crossing distance. There also will be minor improvements to curbing in front of the Marshall Visual Arts Center to include more on-street bicycle parking and landscaping.

Temporary parking restrictions will be in place beginning Wednesday, Feb. 14, for 3rd Avenue between 9th and 10th streets in the area of Pullman Square. Construction is expected to continue through the end of March. The first phase will affect parking on the westbound side of 3rd Avenue. Although lanes may shift, it is expected that traffic will be able to travel through the 900 block of 3rd Avenue throughout the construction period.

More information about the project will be available as the project progresses through construction.

Workers will be present daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drivers should expect delays, adjust their commuting schedules and avoid the area if possible.

Please use caution when traveling through the area due to traffic control devices, equipment and workers.

3rd Avenue Crosswalk Alignment

 

 

The City of Huntington now offers easy and efficient access for citizens and taxpayers who would like to make payments online.

The City of Huntington utilizes the services of Tyler Payments, a third-party provider to process credit card, debit card, and eCheck transactions via this website. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Two charges will appear on cardholder and bank statements. Tyler Payments will charge a non-refundable service fee of 3.75% (minimum $2.50) on all credit card transactions and a $1.95 fee for electronic check (eCheck) transactions. This fee is separate from the primary obligation you are paying and will appear on your statement as a charge to TYL*Huntington ServFee.  

"Keep your Change to Make a Change" campaign

Informational signs have been placed in designated areas throughout the city. Rather than giving money directly to panhandlers, the signs are intended to guide those to donate in a healthier, safer way.

Mission

The "Keep your Change to Make a Change" campaign harnesses the City of Huntington's renowned compassion to tackle homelessness. Recognizing that giving money to panhandlers may appear as a solution, we strive to educate and provide better ways to give, creating a lasting impact. By channeling our city's compassion, the campaign supports The Huntington City Mission’s meal program, which is dedicated to serving anyone who is in need of a meal. With every $2 donated, the Huntington City Mission can provide a hot meal to someone in need. Together, we can make a meaningful difference while empowering our community.

Did you know?

  • Last year, the Huntington City Mission provided 198,000 meals.
  • Every $2 provides a hot meal to those in need at the Huntington City Mission.
  • Every $1 provides 9 meals to those in need at Facing Hunger Foodbank.


Hungry?

The Huntington City Mission’s dining room is open and meals are available during the hours below. The City Mission is located on the corner of 7th Avenue and 10th Street.

 

Monday – Friday 

Breakfast 

Women and Families | 6:45-7:25 am 

Men | 7:30-8:00 am 

 

Lunch 

Women and Families | 4:00-4:30 pm 

Men | 4:30-5:00 pm


Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays 

Breakfast 

Women and Families | 9:30-10:00 am 

Men | 10:00-10:30 am 

 

Dinner

Women and Families | 3:30-4:00 pm 

Men | 4:00-4:300 pm


The City of Huntington collaborates with a variety of community partners who provide services to those in need.  Below are resources for individuals in need for essential resources, services, and programs. These organizations share the vision of making homelessness brief, rare, and non-recurring.

Keep your Change to Make a Change

Informational signs have been placed in designated areas throughout the city. Rather than giving money directly to panhandlers, the signs are intended to guide those to donate in a healthier, safer way.
 

Mission

The "Keep your Change to Make a Change" campaign harnesses the City of Huntington's renowned compassion to tackle homelessness. Recognizing that giving money to panhandlers may appear as a solution, we strive to educate and provide better ways to give, creating a lasting impact. By channeling our city's compassion, the campaign supports The Huntington City Mission’s meal program, which is dedicated to serving anyone who is in need of a meal. With every $2 donated, the Huntington City Mission can provide a hot meal to someone in need. Together, we can make a meaningful difference while empowering our community.

Did You Know?
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Every $2 provides a hot meal to those
in need at the Huntington City Mission.

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Last year, the Huntington City Mission provided 198,000 meals.

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Every $1 provides nine meals to those
in need at Facing Hunger Foodbank.


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Hungry?

The Huntington City Mission’s dining room is open and meals are available during the hours below. The City Mission is located on the corner of 7th Avenue and 10th Street.

 

Monday – Friday 

Breakfast 

Women and Families | 6:45-7:25 am 

Men | 7:30-8:00 am 

Lunch 

Women and Families | 4:00-4:30 pm 

Men | 4:30-5:00 pm

 

Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays 

Breakfast 

Women and Families | 9:30-10:00 am 

Men | 10:00-10:30 am 

Dinner

Women and Families | 3:30-4:00 pm 

Men | 4:00-4:300 pm
 

The City of Huntington collaborates with various community partners who provide services to those in need.  Below are resources for individuals needing essential resources, services, and programs. These organizations share the vision of making homelessness brief, rare, and non-recurring.

In 2023, the West Virginia Legislature enabled cities to create Private Outdoor Designated Areas, or PODAs. The City of Huntington became the first city in West Virginia to adopt an ordinance establishing a PODA in June of that same year. 

The PODA in downtown Huntington occurs on Thursdays and Fridays from 5 to 11 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. During the PODA season, you can grab a to-go drink in a designated PODA to-go cup (a clear cup with the PODA logo) and explore the downtown with your friends after dinner or before an event.

PODA-Licensed Establishments

Boots Spirits & Feed
411 9th St. Huntington

St. Mark's 
932 4th Ave.

Summit Beer Station
321 9th St. 

The Jockey Club
938 4th Ave.

Taqueria 84 at The Market
809 3rd Ave.

Taps at Heritage Station
210 11th St., Suite 9

SIP Downtown Brasserie
311 9th St. 

Want to become a PODA permit holder to sell approved alcoholic beverages during the PODA hours? Contact City of Huntington Business Services Advocate Sarah Bostic at bostics@huntingtonwv.gov to request a permit application. PODA GUIDELINES

YOU CAN:

  • Support local businesses by purchasing a drink at a participating PODA establishment and exploring the Downtown PODA district during the designated hours. The Downtown PODA will operate from 5 to 11 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays.
  • Drink responsibly. Rules pertaining to public intoxication, indecency, noise and driving while intoxicated still apply.
  • Finish your drink and throw away your cup in a trash receptacle when you see a sign that says you are leaving the PODA.
  • Have a great time!

YOU CANNOT:

  • Bring your own alcohol into the PODA. All to-go PODA beverages must be purchased from an approved liquor-serving establishment.
  • Walk around with a drink that is not in a designated PODA cup (a clear cup with the PODA logo). Cans, glass bottles, red Solo cups and to-go mugs that you brought from home are prohibited.
  • Take a PODA drink from a PODA-approved, liquor-serving establishment into a non-PODA approved, liquor-serving establishment.
  • Throw your trash on the ground. There are plenty of trash receptacles within the PODA. Please use them.
DECALS TO LOOK FOR IN THE PODA ENJOY SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY

What is a standard drink?

Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Resource Links

The City of Huntington celebrates Black History Month every year with a downtown street banner program that honors black individuals who have made significant contributions to the Fairfield community, City of Huntington, or state/national level.

The banners, which are displayed on 3rd and 4th avenues in the central business district during the month of February (and perhaps longer depending on other city banner programs), are paid for by the City of Huntington and are overseen by the Black History Month Banner Committee, a volunteer-based group of Huntington residents. There are no associated costs for individuals who want to nominate a family member or friend.

Along with the banners, a website -- huntingtonblackhistory.com -- features a photo and bio of every person who has been honored through the program.  Each banner features a QR code that guides you to the website.

Reserve your banner today!

The deadline for submissions is 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2023. There is a capacity for 90 banners. After the application period ends, the committee will review all of the applications and select the 90 most-deserving applicants.

Upcoming Work

Save the Date! Fit Fest 2024 will be Sunday, September 9th, 2024 at Ritter Park.

Please stayed tuned for more information. Below is information from Fit Fest 2023.

Registration Form

Sponsorship Form

Race registration and sponsorship can be mailed to:

Fit Fest 5K c/o Alan Osuch 5024 Wiliams Ave. Ashland, KY 41101.

In addition to the 5K walk/run we will have an opportunity for an approximately 6 mile bike ride and 10 mile bike ride of different sections of the PATH. These bike rides are FREE and family friendly! We will have route leaders, fun facts and information about the PATH and future PATH connections and will be supported by our City of Huntington Huntington Police Department Bike Patrol. No need to pre-register for these free rides but come the day of and get out on your bike!

Check out the planned routes here: Fit Fest 2023 Bike Rides Route Map  

For questions or to learn more, email PlanningDept@huntingtonwv.gov.  

 

Want to learn about Fit Fest?

FitFest is an event in honor Dr. Paul Ambrose, a Huntington physician who was killed in the 9/11 attacks and dedicated his work to improving health outcomes, and a fundraiser for the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health (PATH) an 18.6 mile bicycle and pedestrian trail system providing free recreation and alternative transportation opportunities for Huntington and surrounding areas. The City of Huntington, Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District and O Such Race Planners are partnering to hold a 5K on Saturday, September 9 in Ritter Park as part of Fit Fest 2023. Proceeds from the race will go towards maintaining and expanding the PATH in order to attain the vision of having a safe, connected trail system around the city.

Come get in a beautiful fall run or walk and help raise funds and awareness for the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health.

PATH Connection along Washington Boulevard

Current Status of the PATH Connection along Washington Boulevard

After consultantion with the public and engineering advice, a preferred route has been selected for the Washington Boulevard PATH connection. With the preferred route determined, staff in partnership with the engineering team are now preparing a proposal to move preliminary plans to construction level plans for the section of Washington Blvd. roadway between Military Road and Holswade. 

August 11th, 2022 - PATH connection along Washington Blvd Public Meeting Summary

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Public meeting for the PATH connection improvements at Washington Boulevard. We are still seeking comments on this PATH connection and want to hear from you. 

In partnership with the WVDOH and consultants Burgess & Niple the following preliminary designs have been created to show possible alternatives to connect along the Washington Boulevard roadway. 

Please see the proposed alternatives, timeline and comment sheet here: PATH at Washington Blvd Handouts - Comment Period is now closed.

In addition here is a PATH map in context with the neighborhood and other sections of PATH can be found here: Existing PATH connections and proposed Washington Blvd. Connection

Please check out the visualizations below of what the two alternatives look like on the Washington Blvd connection:

Comments can be directed to a preferred alternative proposed above, a combination of alternative A and B, or other ideas not shown here. Sharing experiences of the kinds of trail experience preferred: pedestrians and cyclists sharing a  sidepath or pedestrians on a sidewalk, cyclists on the road, for example. Any experience of the roadway of how you current use it or what it would take for you to feel comfortable to use it more! 

Thank you again to our partners: consultants Burgess & Niple and West Virginia Division of Highways and the Transporation Alternatives program to design this new connection of PATH.

For more information, contact City Planning Director Bre Shell or City Planner Janney Lockman at 304- 696-5540, Option 3. Email comments may be sent to shellb@huntingtonwv.gov

Alternative A


Alternative B


What is PATH?

The Paul Ambrose Trail for Health (PATH) is currently approximately 18.6 miles of a bicycle and pedestrian trail system providing free, healthy recreational and alternative transportation opportunities for the City of Huntington and surrounding areas.

PATH is an important component of the City of Huntington’s continued vision toward a balanced transportation system.

The vision for PATH is a safe, connected trail system consisting of a continuous loop with connections to other bike and pedestrian trail systems and City assets.

PATH Map

Please check out the following document for a downloadable map of the existing PATH sections

Check out the Interactive PATH map to learn more about how to access our existing PATH trails and learn about new future funded connections. 

In addition to the PATH trails in Huntington there is an active network of roadways that people ride for transportation around Huntington. If you are interested in learning more about recommended routes to get around Huntington, please check out our Interactive Commuter Bike Routes Map below. This map was created using a subjective scale of comfort of roadways around Huntington based on where people who ride bikes recommended. Please use your best judgement on your personal comfort to ride in the roadway with vehicles. If you prefer to ride with others, we encourage you to check out our local bike shops or bike advocacy groups for suggestions. 

Interactive Commuter Bike Routes Map

If you are interested in Bike Commuting here are some resources to be aware of:

  • The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) provide a lot of resources for cycling tips for all ages and abilities

  • Consder participating in events like May 19th Bike to Work Day in Huntington where you can meet other riders and learn about bike communting friendly routes

  • Here is a resource from the LAB to help think through common concerns about bike commuting: Overcoming Bike Commuting Concerns

Interested in learning about other outdoor recreation options in Huntington and the Tri-State please check out this regional Outdoor Recreation Guide: https://kyohwvrecreationguide.wordpress.com/tri-state-mountain-biking/

Bike Licenses

City of Huntington sells bike license and registration for $1.00

Bike licenses are a great way to register your bike’s serial number and information. This information is kept at City Hall and can be a resource in case of theft.
The following information is needed when you apply for a bike license.

  • Bike Serial Number
  • Size
  • Make
  • Color
  • Speed

Come to City Hall Room 20 or look for bike license sales at bike related events coming up!

Paul Ambrose Trail for Health History:

In 2006, the initial concept of a trail system for Huntington, West Virginia began through a discussion between Dr. Raymond Busbee, Marshall University Park Resources and Leisure Services professor/researcher and Robert Plymale, CEO of Rahall Transportation Institute (RTI). In 1998 Dr. Busbee conducted a trail study reviewing the feasibility of a multiuse trail connection from Kenova, WV to Charleston, WV. Plymale encouraged that idea but first wanted a more focused view for a trail system in Huntington that would create a livable community for residents.

In 2007, a collaborative partnership between the Rahall Transportation Institute, City of Huntington, HealthyHuntington.org, Cabell County Commission and the Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District (GHPRD) was formed for the vision development of the future trail system. Meetings with neighborhood associations, the Huntington Rotary Club, local gardening clubs, the Huntington Downtown Lion’s Club were assembled in order to gain input and support of the preliminary designs for a local trail system.

Through a public contest, the trail system was named the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health (PATH) in honor of the promising young physician who worked toward decreasing obesity in rural areas. Dr. Ambrose’s life was cut short as a passenger on American Airlines flight 77 when it was taken over by terrorists and flown into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

Dr. Paul Ambrose was passionate about improving the health of our nation. A native of Huntington, Paul received his undergraduate degree from Marshall University and his medical degree from the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University. While in medical school, he was one of ten students nationwide to receive a Washington Health Policy Fellowship. Some of Dr. Ambrose’s accomplishments include: AMSA Legislative Affairs Director, Congressional Advisory Committee, Dartmouth Residency, Harvard Fellowship, Surgeon General Fellowship, Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity.

In 2009, RTI, GHPRD and WV Citizens Conservation Corps constructed the first segment of the PATH at St. Cloud Commons Park on National Day of Service, September 11, 2009. Fundraising and future planning for the trail system began. This included planned fundraising events to raise capital, a maintenance fund to ensure the future upkeep for the trail system, and a general fund to support the building of the trail. The decision was made that all the money raised for the PATH would be split with 20% distributed to the maintenance fund and 80% distributed to the general fund. The inaugural planned event for fundraising occurred with Fit Fest 2009 a 5K Run/Walk and community event. Over 1,000 people participated in the event at Ritter Park to support the construction of the PATH.

Curbside recycling is now offered in Huntington city limits. Here is more information about the program and how you sign up:

 

HOW TO SIGN UP

-- Call Rumpke Waste & Recycling at 1-800-828-8171, Ext. 8755, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and tell the agent you want to sign up for the Huntington Recycles program.

 

HOW THE SERVICE WORKS

-- Rumpke Waste & Recycling is handling the sign-up registration process, billing, customer service and pick-up service for the curbside recycling program.

-- It is a voluntary program, and it WILL NOT affect household garbage service that will continue to be provided by the City of Huntington.

-- The program is single stream, meaning residents will not be required to sort or separate recyclable materials. All accepted recyclable materials will go into a container unbagged.

-- Rumpke will deliver a 95-gallon container to subscribers.

-- Rumpke will pick up recycling once every two weeks.

 

WHAT MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED

Paper: Cardboard boxes, newspapers, paper bags, paper cups, etc.

Plastics: milk jugs, yogurt containers, butter containers, shampoo bottles, soda bottles, laundry detergent containers, etc.

Glass: bottles and jars, all colors accepted.

Cartons: juice boxes, milk cartons, etc. (remove caps and straws)

Metal: Aluminum cans, steel soup/vegetable cans

 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM

-- ONLY City of Huntington residents whose household garbage is serviced by the City of Huntington. This includes owner-occupied properties and renters who live in apartment buildings with 4 or fewer units.

-- At this time, renters who live in apartment buildings with 5 or more units will not be eligible to sign up for the program. However, the city and Rumpke may pursue a pilot project with a large apartment complex in the future to determine whether it is feasible.

-- Businesses are not eligible for this residential curbside recycling program. However, Rumpke does offer commercial recycling services for businesses. Business owners inquiring about this service may call 1-800-828-8171, Ext. 8765.

 

COSTS AND CREDIT

-- The cost for residents is $10 per month.

-- Customers also will pay a one-time cost of $20 for a 95-gallon container.

-- Huntington residents who sign up will receive a $5 per month credit on their quarterly refuse fee bill. 

 

 

Huntington WV 311 is a non-emergency service request system brought to you by the City of Huntington and powered by SeeClickFix. This online portal and free mobile app allows you to submit, track and explore a variety of city service requests. Submitted requests are forwarded to the relevant city service team to accept, review, update and resolve.

Instructions on submitting a service request:

  • Select a service request category from the menu below that best matches your issue.
  • Type in the address/location of the service request or drag the map marker to the location of your issue.
  • Click "Confirm Location."
  • Attach an image if you have one and click "Next Step."
  • Add a detailed description and confirm details.
  • Choose "Submit as yourself," "Hide your Identity" or submit as a guest if applicable.
  • Submit your request. 
  • Please be advised the service requests in Huntington WV 311 are for non-emergency issues only. For police, fire or medical emergency, always call 911.

All public health issues in the City of Huntington, such as restaurant health inspections, health screenings, COVID-19 information and requests to remove syringes, are addressed by the Cabell-Huntington Health Department, located at 703 7th Ave. For more information, call 304.523.6483 or visit https://cabellhealth.org.

If you see a streetlight that needs fixed in front of your home or business, the first thing you should do is determine who owns the light -- AEP or the City of Huntington.

Streetlights maintained by AEP have metal tags with numbers on the pole. Streetlights maintained by the City of Huntington are brown and have a rectangular box around the light. These lights are located in the downtown area. 

If an AEP streetlight needs to be fixed, you will need the following information before contacting the company:

  • The nearest address to the light.
  • The number listed on the pole
  • What the light is doing (flickering, burned out, etc.)

To report an inoperable AEP light, call the 24-hour AEP Consumer Solutions Center hotline at 800.982.4237 or visit the AEP Appalachian Power website. https://www.appalachianpower.com/outages/problem/streetlight.

If a city-owned light needs to be fixed, call the Public Works Department at 304.696.5540 (then press 1 for Public Works) or email dunnb@huntingtonwv.gov or andersonl@huntingtonwv.gov.

All animal complaints in the City of Huntington should be directed to the Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Control Shelter by calling or emailing. If it is an emergency situation (sick or injured livestock/wildlife) or involves a vicious animal, please call 911 immediately.

Loud or barking dogs between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. should be referred to 911.

The phone number for the Animal Control Shelter is 304.696.5551. The email address is hcwanimalcontrolshelter@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.hcwanimalshelter.com.

Rental Property Inspections

The City of Huntington went through a multi-year process to ensure all rental housing is maintained in good, safe, and sanitary condition.

In 2018, Huntington City Council adopted an ordinance that aimed for all rental units to meet all applicable building, fire, health, safety, and zoning codes, and to provide an efficient system for compelling both absentee and local landlords to correct violations and keep their rental units in proper condition. Click here to read the ordinance in its entirety.

Why Inspections of Rental Properties are Needed

According to a 2020 report on Huntington’s housing stock that was conducted by a research fellow with the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative for the City of Huntington, 63 percent, or 6,050, of the city’s 9,603 rental units were in decline. The report also estimated that approximately 60-80 percent of all rental units were code non-compliant.

Rental Registry

The city’s initial focus following the adoption of the ordinance was to register rental property owners and their properties. Establishing and adding units to this rental registry was the focus well into 2020. Click here for the Residential Rental Registry list.

Housing Inspectors 

In December 2020, three housing inspectors were hired for the ongoing review of the registry, identifying properties that need to be added to the registry and conducting licensing inspections for one- and two-family residential dwellings.

Since the three housing inspectors began inspecting one- and two-family dwellings in April 2021, 1,230 inspections have been completed. These include routine inspections, complaint-based inspections, and follow-up inspections. The housing inspectors will inspect one- and two-family residential dwellings no more than once in 12 months for each rental unit, according to the ordinance.

How Inspections Occur

Two primary ways to trigger inspections. First, property owners complete an application packet to ensure the property is registered. Second, a complaint-based trigger by tenants by contacting the City of Huntington. If landlords do not voluntarily register, the city will use other methods to ensure their property is registered and inspections occur. The inspection process for all residential rental properties is similar in that electrical safety, heating, smoke alarms, handrails, and general maintenance issues are inspected.

Multi-family dwellings are apartment buildings with more than two units, dormitories, and lodging and rooming, which are inspected by the building inspector, electric inspector, plumbing inspector, and the City of Huntington Fire Marshal due to the code regulating the occupancy type. 

Where to Obtain Rental Registry Application 

Online: Rental Registry Packet 

In-person: 800 5th Avenue Room 103, Huntington, WV 25701

How to Register a Complaint or Request an Inspection

For one and two-family unit dwellings, call 304-696-5540, Ext: 2201 or Ext. 2202. Email: andersonl@huntingtonwv.gov or kylel@huntingtonwv.gov

For multi-family dwellings, call 304-696-5540, Ext: 2003, or email estepk@huntingtonwv.gov.

Residential Rental Property Inspection Application

 

Renters’ Rights

Tenants of residential rental properties, regardless of whether it is a one- or two-family dwelling or multi-family dwelling, have the legal right to request an inspection directly from the City of Huntington without the permission of the property owner or landlord. For more information about renters’ rights, read the West Virginia Attorney General's Office’s online brochure here.

Mission Statement

To provide a bright new day to the youth of the Fairfield community by offering a safe environment for the arts, education, recreation and celebration in order to increase opportunities for personal and collective growth.

History

The A. D. Lewis Community Center was built in 1967. It received the name A. D. Lewis from a pastor at 16th Street Baptist Church. The Rev. Albert Dennis Lewis started a community center in the basement of the church to provide a safe place for the youth of the Fairfield West community. Pastor Lewis allowed the youth to play ping pong, pool and other activities to keep them busy and off the streets.

The Center was built adjacent to the community pool that was established for blacks. The pool was constructed in 1953 so there would be a place for them to swim. Prior to that, black Huntingtonians could only swim on Mondays at a pool in Ironton, Ohio.

At the time the Center was built, it was just a gymnasium.  In 1974, when the Boys and Girls Club of America took over management of the Center, the game room, weight room, cafeteria and kitchen were added. The Boys and Girls Club ran the Center until 1976.  After that time, it was maintained and operated by the City of Huntington.

The goal of the Center is to see that all youth in the Fairfield community have a chance to succeed in life and become productive citizens through education. To help our youth, the Center offers afterschool tutoring, incentives for making honor roll and education-oriented field trips.  

Programs

  • Meals for youths
  • Afterschool program
  • CheckM.A.T.E.S. (focuses on math, the arts, technology, engineering and science)

Facilities

  • Indoor and outdoor basketball courts
  • Outdoor public swimming pool
  • Thomas T. Hill Track and Field
  • Playground
  • Fitness room
  • Game room 
  • Computer lab

Links to applications and forms are listed below. The documents are saved in a PDF format, which can be opened with Adobe Reader.

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones were created by the federal government in 2018 and provide tax incentives for investors to ignite development within three eligible Census tracts within the City of Huntington.

Click here to view a map of the three Census tracts

Purpose: Investors will benefit by deferring capital gains on investments within the Opportunity Zones.  Also, any new business created within an Opportunity Zone is exempt from corporate and personal income tax for 10 years. The state Opportunity Zone is separate from the federal Opportunity Zone and does not require an opportunity fund to be created.

More information about Opportunity Zones:

West Virginia Opportunity Zones Pitchbook

IRS Opportunity Zones FAQ

Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones in West Virginia

OVERVIEW

The Huntington Municipal Parking Board manages the parking garage, several parking lots, and parking meters for the City of Huntington. 

Time:

Second Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Board Membership:

  • Wes Agee – Chairman
  • Jennifer Wheeler – Vice-Chairman
  • Sandra Clements
  • Steven Turner
  • Kirk Dodrill
  • Anne Dandelet
  • Dickie Anderson
  • Mike Wilson – Executive Director

Ticket Payment Procedure:

Municipal Parking Board issued parking meter, parking lot violations and boot fees
Ticket Description: Thermal paper in green, blue or bright pink
Payment Location: Municipal Parking Board Office, 701 3rd Ave. or pay online here
Forms of Payment Accepted: cash/check/credit/debit

For more information, call the Municipal Parking Board Office at 304.696.5540 (press option 5) or 304-696-5909

Project Shine: Housing Rehabilitation Program

Project Shine is a pilot housing rehabilitation program through the City of Huntington Planning and Development Department designed to provide free assistance with minor home exterior repairs or accessibility upgrades. Our goal is to complete 75 exterior repairs.

Visit the Project Shine website for information and to apply! 

Or call the City of Huntington at (304) 696-4418 or email projectshine@huntingtonwv.gov.

Click here to go to the Huntington Project Shine Website

Veterans Health Administration

The Veterans Health Administration has the Home Improvement and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant program which helps veterans in modifying their home to assist with access. The dollar amount for HISA is based on the veteran’s service connected disability. With the HISA grant, the Veterans Health Administration can provide permanent ramps (wood or concrete), walk-in showers, door widening, handrails and several other things depending on the veterans medical condition. The first step in applying for the HISA grant is the need for the veteran to discuss this with their VA provider and request a referral for a HISA evaluation. We must have a referral from a VA provider to start the process. In the event the veteran has exhausted their HISA benefit we may be able to provide an aluminum ramp, again the veteran must have a referral from their VA provider for a wheelchair ramp.

The Veterans Health Administration has a Home Improvement and Structural Alterations (HISA)

The HISA grant is a lifetime benefit and cannot exceed $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. This program is available to veterans to assist in structural alterations or home improvements necessary to provide access to the home or essential bathroom facilities.

Southwestern Community Action Weatherization Program

The Weatherization Assistance Program was created in 1976 to increase the energy efficiency of dwellings owned or occupied by low-income persons, especially low-income persons who are particularly vulnerable such as:

  • Elderly

  • Persons with disabilities

  • Families with Children

  • High residential energy users

  • Households with high energy burden

USDA offers a grant/loan program for housing repairs

504 Single Family Repair Loans and Grants Purpose of the Program: • To provide direct loan and/or grant funds to very-low income applicants who do not qualify for conventional bank financing, for the repair of their dwelling.  Grant funds may be used to pay costs of repairs or improvements which are identified health or safety hazards.

Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State offers a homeownership program dependent on eligibility and applicants must provide sweat equity.

Habitat for Humanity offers homeownership opportunities to families who are unable to obtain conventional housing financing.  Generally, this includes those whose income is 30 to 60 percent of the area’s median income.  In most cases, prospective Habitat homeowner families make a $500 down payment.  Additionally, they contribute 250 to 450 hours of “sweat equity” on the construction of their home or someone else’s home.  Because Habitat houses are built using donations of land, material and labor, mortgage payments are kept affordable.

YOU’RE INVITED to celebrate Huntington’s Sesquicentennial in 2021!

The 150th Anniversary in 2021 will highlight Huntington’s past, present and future. This year-long campaign will focus on positive stories within our city’s neighborhoods and beyond through various events, collaborations, initiatives and more. Our vision is to showcase that Huntington is “always home,” no matter where you find yourself.

Our Premier Sponsor:

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Sponsored by:

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Download our Media Kit here

Oct. 22, 2021: Time Capsule and Museum Exhibit

Be part of Huntington’s time capsule! 

The time capsule will be closed on Collis P. Huntington’s 200th birthday on Oct. 22, 2021. It will showcase Huntington’s social, cultural, economic and political facets from each generation of Huntington’s residents and anyone with a tie to the city’s collective narrative. The time capsule will be housed within City Hall and will be opened in 100 years in 2121.

Individuals, businesses and organizations from all walks of life are encouraged to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We are currently accepting essays, photographs and item proposals until the deadline of Sept. 1, 2021. Email your items to us at hwv150@huntingtonwv.gov

Download the time capsule guidelines here:

Time Capsule Guidelines

In addition, the Huntington Museum of Art will tentatively host an opening reception of its Huntington Sesquicentennial Exhibit on Oct. 22. The exhibit will be on view from Sept. 18, 2021, through Jan. 16, 2022. The museum will also release a biographical dictionary containing more than 700 biographies of artists who made their home in Huntington at some point in their careers.

OTHER EVENTS

IN 2021 We will have a presence at various Huntington events throughout the year and will continue to establish partnerships with individuals, business, organizations and other entities in Huntington.

WHAT HAS ALREADY HAPPENED

April 16, 2021: Mountain Stage Concert

The NPR international live radio program Mountain Stage, in conjunction with Marshall Artists Series and the City of Huntington, hosted a sesquicentennial-themed concert on Friday, April 16, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Learn more about the concert in this recap here.

Past Mountain Stage Festival Graphic


Feb. 27, 2021: “The Good Time Show with Michael Valentine”

This virtual variety show highlighted Huntington’s official birthday with a blend of familiar faces in a myriad of formats, from skits to musical acts. “The Good Time Show with Michael Valentine” was presented by premier sponsor AT&T, as well as Mountain Health Network and WSAZ NewsChannel 3 on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. This date was important because it’s the actual day our Articles of Incorporation were formed, officially declaring Huntington as a city. 

Watch the replay here and below.

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

MAKE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY PART OF YOUR EVENT IN 2021.​ Use our ​collections of templates​ to get started and add the sesquicentennial theme to your in-person or virtual events. If you’re not hosting an event, celebrate by attending one!

SPONSOR OUR CELEBRATION.​ If you’re a small business, larger organization or part of another sector, be a year-long sponsor of our activities. We offer different levels and perks of being a sponsor — besides being part of history! See sponsorship opportunities here.

SHARE YOUR STORY.​ All of us have a story about Huntington to tell. Whether you remember bygone days or are a new transplant to The Jewel City, we want to hear from you! Be part of our 150 Stories initiative (see below).

CONTRIBUTE INDIVIDUALLY.​ Contribute financially to our ​150th Anniversary Fund. Volunteer for a 150-sponsored or partner event, whether it’s a city cleanup or helping at a signature Huntington event.

SHARE YOUR STORY WITH US

We are now collecting stories from community members to commemorate Huntington’s vibrant history and to showcase why residents love Huntington. We are seeking 50 stories, in both written and video formats for our time capsule, social media posts and other storytelling methods in 2021.

Starting in 2021, we will choose one story to release per week, and a total of 50 stories will also be an integral part of our time capsule.

Submit your story here or email us at hwv150@huntingtonwv.gov

MEDIA CENTER

Download the Huntington 150 materials here. The logo, templates, media kit, 150 and other materials are available for your use.

Editorial: Mayor Steve Williams: Be part of Huntington’s sesquicentennial

SIGN UP for Huntington 150 Email Updates here

Press Release Archive

Materials for the Media

CONTACT US

Bryan Chambers
Director of Communications
304.696.5540 | chambersb@huntingtonwv.gov

Kaylin R. Staten, APR
Event Coordinator
304.900.2833 | kaylin@hourglassomnimedia.com

hwv150@huntingtonwv.gov

Floodplain Management

In 1937 Huntington was devastated by severe flooding. The Ohio River reached a depth of nearly 70 feet in the Huntington area, which was more than 19 feet above the official flood stage. The massive flood provoked the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to build a flood wall to protect the City. The flood wall has done wonders in preventing massive flooding from the Ohio River, but areas around local tributaries are still prone to flooding.

The Guyandotte River and Big Sandy River both empty into the Ohio River, and subsequently, when the Ohio River begins to rise, backup occurs on the two smaller rivers prompting local tributaries to also flood. Today, Huntington’s floodplain primarily consist of the areas surrounding Four-Pole Creek and Krouts Creek. Approximately 400 properties are located within a designated floodplain.

The City of Huntington has additional regulations for any development that takes place in the floodplain. Development in a flood prone area requires a Floodplain Permit. An Elevation Certificate to be conducted by a certified surveyor is also required for all development that takes place. WV Flood Tool can be used to determine if a property is in the designated floodplain.

WV Flood Map

Floodplain Development Permit Application

Responsibilites & Services

The Finance Division falls under the Administration & Finance Department. The Finance Division has the responsibility of maintaining a general accounting system for the City of Huntington Departments, Divisions, and Sections. The Finance Division is divided into two Sections; Revenue and Expenses.

The Revenue Section is responsible for the collection of taxes and fees outlined in the City of Huntington Codified Ordinances including, but not limited to; Municipal Service Fee, Refuse Fee, Business License Fee, Special Event License Fee, City Service Fee, Business & Occupation (B&O) Taxes, Hotel/Motel Tax, Amusement Tax, and Excise and Utility Tax.

The Expense Section processes purchase orders for the various city departments and makes payments to vendors. The Finance Division is also responsible for processing payroll for all COH employees.

The City of Huntington has a robust history of planning projects that are influencing how the city grows and thrives. We accomplish these plans in partnership with our residents, businesses, community partners and other government agencies. We have been fortunate to be successful in applying for grant funds for technical assistance and for grants which we have been able to match with local dollars to make our planning efforts go farther. Please check out the following historical record of planning efforts that have been completed. For more information, please contact planningdept@huntingtonwv.gov.

The office of planning and zoning houses information on the zoning map and ordinances, geographic information systems (GIS) and floodplain regulations. The planning office is also the administrative staff to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and the Historic Preservation Commission. Most types of development require planning and zoning review to determine if they meet all the requirements of the zoning ordinance.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE

The City of Huntington is currently updating the 10-year comprehensive plan. Please click here for more information.

ZONING MAP AND ORDINANCE

For more information about the zoning ordinance and development ordinance please see the following: 

Zoning Ordinance | Development Ordinance

To see a list of uses permitted within each zoning district, please view the Permitted Use Chart (Excerpt from Zoning Ordinance)

To view a copy of the zoning map, please access the following online Zoning Map Look Up

To view whether or not a property is within the City of Huntington limits please view our City of Huntington Boundary Lookup

PERMITTING

The office of planning and zoning provides permit and plan review for both commercial and residential projects within the City of Huntington.

Sign Permit Application

Zoning Permit and Site Plan Application

For more information on zoning review contact our office.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

The Planning office provides staff support for several of the City's boards and commissions. Normal meeting schedules are:

2023 Application Deadline and Meeting Schedule for Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals - meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm

Planning Commission - meets the 1st Monday of each month at 5:30pm

Historic Preservation Commission - meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00pm

PLAN2025

Plan2025 is the Comprehensive Plan update for the City of Huntington. Please visit the Plan2025 page to learn more about the Comprehensive Plan and implementation.

Download or the view the plan below:

Plan2025

View a PDF version of the Plan2025

MAPS

The planning office keeps various GIS data for mapping purposes.

The City only accepts applications for open positions. We have no openings at this time.

OVERVIEW

The Huntington Human Relations Commission, which was originally established by City Council in 1972, has been re-energized with 11 new commissioners and a staff appointed by the Mayor. It is still this agency’s policy to enforce the Huntington Human Relations Act, as amended (read the article here).  The Commission strives to eliminate all discrimination in the City of Huntington in employment and places of public accommodations based on a person’s race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age (40 and above), blindness, disability or veteran status. The Commission also strives to eliminate all discrimination within city limits in the sale, purchase, lease, rental or financing of housing and other real property based on race, religion color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age(40 and above), blindness, disability or familial status (children under 18).

The Commission receives, investigates, and resolves discrimination complaints through voluntary settlements between parties, dismissals or adjudication. The agency also participates in educational and outreach events to better inform the public of their responsibilities and rights under this law.

Click here to fill out a preliminary discrimination complaint form

COMMISSIONERS

MEETING TIME
The Huntington Human Relations Commission meets at 2:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month in City Council chambers at City Hall.

CONTACT INFORMATION
City Hall, Room L28
P.O. Box 1659, Huntington, WV 25717-1659
Phone: 304.696.5540 Ext. 2014
Staff: Marshall P. Moss, Executive Director
mossm@huntingtonwv.gov

Links to applications and forms are listed below. The documents are saved in a PDF format, which can be opened with Adobe Reader.

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Links to applications and forms are listed below. The documents are saved in a PDF format, which can be opened with Adobe Reader.

Project Shine 2023 Annual Report

https://www.cityofhuntington.com/assets/pdf/Project_SHINE_Annual_Report_2023.pdf

UBC 2023 Annual Report

https://www.cityofhuntington.com/assets/pdf/UBC2023_AnnualReport.pdf

FY 2024 CDBG Application

FY 2024 CDBG Application

Eligible CDBG Activities

Civil Rights Non-Discrimination Information

https://www.cityofhuntington.com/assets/pdf/Non_Discrimination_Policy_(2).docx

https://www.cityofhuntington.com/assets/pdf/Title_VI_Complaint_Form-1.pdf

Notice of Draft of 2022 CAPER

https://www.cityofhuntington.com/assets/pdf/Draft_FY_2022_CAPER.pdf

Notice of FY 2023 Annual Action Plan

https://www.cityofhuntington.com/assets/pdf/FY_2023_Annual_Action_Plan.pdf

Notice of HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

https://www.cityofhuntington.com/assets/pdf/Approved_HOME-ARP_Allocation_Plan_-_Huntington.pdf

Notice of Reallocation

Please see attached for information on the CARES Act (ESG-CV) Funding

Notice of Reallocation of ESG-CV Funding Program

Notice of Reallocation CARES Act [ESG-CV] Funding 

Please see attached for information on the CARES Act [ESG-CV] Funding.

Notice of Reallocation CARES Act [ESG-CV] Funding 

Community Development

  • Downtown Revitalization efforts to promote a high quality of life and a livable community
  • Removal of slum and blighting conditions and the development of sustainable neighborhood revitalization strategies
  • Expanding affordable housing and homeownership opportunities
  • Providing recreation opportunities through the development of bicycle and pedestrian pathways, funding improvements to our park system, and through the operation of A.D. Lewis and Fairfield East Community Centers
  • Ensure housing accessibility for all through the promotion of Fair Housing activities

HOUSING REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE

The Development Office houses information on the geographic information system (GIS), HOME Investment Partnership program, emergency and volunteer housing rehabilitation, community development and demolition.  The Land Reuse Agency (LRA) is also located in the Development Office.

Housing Rehabilitation Assistance

Process of Demolition

2022 Demolition Report

CONSOLIDATED PLAN

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.

Consolidated Plan 2015-2019

FAIR HOUSING

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

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

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. The City of Huntington has combined with the counties of Cabell and Wayne to form the Cabell-Huntington-Wayne Housing Consortium.  Through the Consortium the City offers HOME funds to qualified first-time homebuyers to assist with down payment and closing costs.  The Consortium also offers HOME funds to assist in the development and construction of affordable housing units.  For more information about the HOME Program or to apply, click the links below or contact Shannon Stephens, HOME Program Manager, at 304.696.5540, Ext. 2103 or stephenss@huntingtonwv.gov.

First-time Homebuyer Assistance Application

HOME Developer Application

CHDO Checklist for Developers

Mayor's Council on the Arts Public Art Subcommittee


Tricia Ball | Executive Director of the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce

Tyson Compton | President of the Cabell-Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau

Geoff Fleming | Executive Director of the Huntington Museum of Art

Rosa Lee Vitez Hall | Arts advocate and community activist

Drew Hetzer | Hospitality entrepreneur in Huntington, who owns Backyard Pizza and Raw Bar and The Peddler. He enjoys long walks through the city of Huntington and local craft beer.

Margaret Mary Layne | CEO of Layne Consulting, Inc., arts advocate and a member of the WV Commission on the Arts

Carter Seaton | Artist, author and arts activist

Breanna Shell | Planner for the City of Huntington

Don Van Horn | Dean of the College of Arts and Media, Marshall University with fine arts degrees in sculpture.He is a furniture maker in his spare time.

Jennifer Wheeler | Community activist, Development Director for Huntington Museum of Art and arts advocate

Mayor's Arts Council


Garrett Adkins | Owner Impact Agency

Rachel Allinder-Carroll -|Executive Director of Foundry Theater

Courtney Arnold | Art teacher at Southside Elementary School

Bryan Chambers | Communications Director for the City of Huntington

Sandra Clements | Community leader in the Fairfield neighborhood and former City Council member from that DistrictQuilter and member of SPC Piecemakers.

Tyson Compton | Executive Director of the Huntington Convention & Visitors Bureau, writer and community leader

David Seth Cyfers | Proprietor of Ackenpucky Design and artist

John Farley | Part-time artist and Senior Curator for the Huntington Museum of Art

Rosa Lee Vitez Hall | Arts advocate and community activist

Ian Jessee | Executive Director of the Huntington Symphony Orchestra and violinist

Irv Johnson | Cabell County Assessor and photographer

Lauren Kemp | Executive Director of RenewAll, Inc., a main street organization, working to revitalize and develop an Arts & Culture District in West Huntington.

Dave Lavender | Apprenticeship Program Coordinator for the WV Development Department.  He is a musician who plays in a regional Appalachian string band with horns. Lavender is the author of two regional travel books, "Dave Trippin: A Daytripper's Guide to the Appalachian Galaxy of Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia'' and "Mo' Dave Trippin: A Daytripper’s Guide to the Appalachian Galaxy of Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Beyond.”

Margaret Mary Layne, Chair | CEO of Layne Consulting, LLC., arts advocate, former long-time executive director of the Huntington Museum of Art and a member of the WV Commission on the Arts

Clint McElroy | Retired radio personality, actor, playwright, author and an iconic figure in Huntington

Mike Murdock | Director Alchemy Theater

Daniel O’Malley | Assistant Professor of English at Marshall University and the City’s inaugural Literary Laureate

Bob Plymale | Vice President for Marshall University in Economic Development and State Senator.  Along with others he has spearheaded the restoration of the Keith Albee Theater.

Phoebe Randolph, AIA, LEED AP |  Principal with Edward Tucker Architects, Inc. and engaged with volunteer efforts related to economic development, housing, education and the arts.

Sandra Reed |  Faculty member of the School of Art & Media at Marshall University, a member of the board of the Cabell-Huntington Convention & Visitors Bureau, and a painter with fine art degrees in painting.

Randall Reid–Smith | Curator of the WV Dept of Arts, Culture & History

Carter Seaton | Artist, author and arts activist

Joanna Sexton | Community leader in the revitalization of Central City and the 14th Street West Corridor

Mary Smirl | Member of H.A.R.T. theater group

Tommy Smirl | Member of H.A.R.T. theater group

Bill Smith | Retired Superintendent of Cabell County Schools and arts advocate

Don Van Horn | Retired Dean of the College of Arts and Media at Marshall University with fine arts degrees in sculpture.  He is a furniture maker in his spare time.

Jennifer Wheeler | Development Director at the Huntington Museum of Art, community activist and arts advocate

Sassa Wilkes | Working visual artist

Jenette Williams | Artist and creative designer at Bullseye Total Media

Mayor Steve Williams | Mayor of the City of Huntington

In the fall of 2014, Mayor Steve Williams undertook the formation of a Council on the Arts for the City of Huntington. This Council was the natural outgrowth of two highly successful arts summits held in Huntington in prior years. The Council served to solidify the importance of the arts to the City of Huntington and the value placed upon them by Mayor Williams administration.

The vision of the Council is to develop and grow an environment where the arts permeate and enhance every aspect of the lives of its citizens and are a part of all planning, strategic decision-making and governance. The Council works to foster innovation in constructed environments, education, government, wellness, business and nonprofits; and to define, express, drive and celebrate our unique culture and experience.

The Mayor’s Council on the Arts has adopted a public art policy and master plan which can be found at this link Public Art Policy. The purpose of the policy is to encourage the display of public art on city-owned property and to set forth appropriate guidelines and an application process for exhibitions and installations. A Public Art Subcommittee will review all applications with the mayor of the City of Huntington having final approval.

The Mayor’s Council on the Arts invites all artists to be a part of the vibrant fabric of our community and to submit concepts for public art installations through the Council. Please review the application process on the City of Huntington's Public Art Application.

Members of the Council

Members of the Public Art Subcommittee

Public Arts Photo Gallery

If you need immediate emergency assistance, always call 911. For nonemergency issues, the Huntington Police Department's anonymous tip line can serve as a vital tool for residents as they aim to improve safety in their neighborhoods. If you are aware of suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the tip line at 304.696.4444. The tip line is a recorded line, and you will not speak to an officer. However, the tip line is checked daily. Remember, police don't need your name. They only need your information.

Ticket Payment Procedures in the City of Huntington

Police-issued moving citations (speeding, red light, inspection sticker, etc.)
Ticket Description: Uniform citation/summons
Payment Location: Jean Dean Public Safety Building, 675 10th St. (10th Street entrance)
Forms of Payment Accepted: cash/check/credit/debit

Police-issued criminal citations (DUI, public intoxication, etc.)
Ticket Description: Uniform citation/summons
Payment Location: Jean Dean Public Safety Building (10th Street entrance)
Forms of Payment Accepted: cash/check/credit/debit

Police-issued non-moving violations (expired license, handicap zones, etc.)
Ticket Description: Tan cardboard “summons,” starts with “88”
Payment Location: Room 20 at City Hall, 800 5th Ave. or pay online here
Forms of Payment Accepted: cash/check/credit/debit

Code enforcement issued citations (tall grass, weeds, junked vehicles, etc.)
Ticket Description: Pink citations
Payment Location: Jean Dean Public Safety Building (10th Street entrance)
Forms of Payment Accepted: cash/check/credit/debit

Municipal Parking Board issued parking meter, parking lot violations and boot fees
Ticket Description: Thermal paper in green, blue or bright pink
Payment Location: Municipal Parking Board Office, 701 3rd Ave. or pay online here
Forms of Payment Accepted: cash/check/credit/debit

For more information, call the Municipal Parking Board Office at 304.696.5540 (press option 5). 

How to pay city fees

In Person: at City Hall, 800 5th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701, and pay via cash, check Visa, Discover or MasterCard. Please note that an additional 3.75% (minimum of $2.50) convenience fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Please make checks payable to the "City of Huntington."

By Mail: City of Huntington PO Box 1659, Huntington, WV 25717, and pay via check. Credit card payments will not be accepted through mail.

ONLINE

By Phone: Call 877-373-9962 for the automated payment system, available 24/7. This is available for Municipal Service Fee and Refuse Fee payments. 

QUESTIONS: For finance-related questions including Business & Occupation Tax, City Service Fee, Municipal Service Fee, Refuse Fees, and property transfers, please email finance@huntingtonwv.gov or call 304-696-5540 option 4. 

Please check out Plan2025: The Future of Huntington document and learn about the success that has been achieved since the Comprehensive Plan was adopted in the Plan2025 Updates and Next Steps below.

View a PDF version of the Plan2025

Our Comprehensive Plan update was approved by Planning Commission in November and adopted by City Council on December 6th, 2013.

What is Plan2025?

A comprehensive plan is a document that provides a vision for the physical development of a city. The State of West Virginia provides cities and counties with the ability to regulate land use according to West Virginia State Code Chapter §8-A. However, before regulating how land can and cannot be used, a city must adopt a comprehensive plan.

Having an overarching vision for a community allows a city to have a foundation for making decisions regarding policies on such issues as zoning, economic development and public services. In fact, the main criteria the state gives for making decisions on zoning changes is that it complies or fits into the vision of the comprehensive plan.

What can be found in Plan2025

Plan2025 is Huntington’s vision statement. The Plan presents a snapshot of 10 different districts in Huntington and discuss the required elements of the state code that are most relevant to that area.

Each chapter is composed of three sections that include the state required elements. These sections include Looks, Grows and Connects.

  • Looks: Covers topics such as land use, housing, community design and historic preservation.
  • Grows: Covers topics such as economic development, preferred development, redevelopment and financing.
  • Connects: Covers topics such as public services, infrastructure, flooding and stormwater, transportation, green space and recreation.

Each neighborhood chapter is followed by a call to action that summarizes the implementation steps that apply to that area. Quality of life topics like sustainability, transportation, low-impact development, quality housing and the arts follow the 10 neighborhood district chapters. These city-wide topics lead the way for the vision and future land use map, which is a visualization of the themes that are discovered in the 10 neighborhood districts. A master implementation chart that combines chapter and city-wide action steps closes the document and creates a wish list for the future.

Plan2025 Updates and Next Steps

Since the Plan2025, The Future of Huntington Comprehensive was adopted in December 2013 there have been several accomplishments in moving forward the Comprehensive Plan's vision, goals, and objectives.

EPA Technical Assistance

In the spring of 2017, the EPA Region III Water Protection Division - Office of State and Watershed Partnerships (OSWP), Huntington City Planning Office, Huntington Stormwater Utility (HSU), the West Virginia Region 2 Planning & Development Council, and local stakeholders began planning for a green street charrette to be held in Huntington, West Virginia. During the charrette planning discussions a portion of the City, known as West Huntington, emerged as an area that could benefit from green streets. The team identified three street corridors that had the potential for green street development.This workshop culminated in a planning document that summarized three different scenarios in which the group identified challenges and opportunities, developed conceptual design ideas and prioritized the order of green street development. The final plan can be found here: Huntington Green Street Charrette

Following up from this plan we determined that a section of Madison Avenue in West Huntington would be the most practical application of the green streets incorporation and were successful in seeking follow up assistance to provide a more detailed design plan for this section. The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Region 3 Water Protection Division provided resilient design assistance via contractor support to the Huntington Stormwater Utility for a four-block section of Madison Avenue in the Central City neighborhood of Huntington, West Virginia. The project included a green street design community charrette to identify green infrastructure solutions for water quality protection and flood mitigation. A charrette is a meeting in which all stakeholders in a project attempt to resolve conflicts and map solutions. The two-day charrette, which included a technical primer on green infrastructure, a walking tour of Madison Avenue, and several design working sessions built upon a previous technical assistance project which developed a Master Plan for green street initiatives in the Central City neighborhood. This plan culminated in using the EPA's National Stormwater Calculator to determine the needed stormwater capacity for the green infrastructure, a more detailed concept design and a detailed plan to help brainstorm next steps. Please see all completed information here: Resilient Design Assistance Final Report, Huntington Green Street Feasibility, and Green Street Feasibilty Design Plans

Urban3

Since the Spring of 2015, the Planning office has been working with Urban3 (www.urban-three.com) to evaluate and display our city and county data to analyze the relative contribution of different development styles within the city and surrounding counties. We hope to be able to utilize this data and analysis technique to be able to make better policy and regulation decisions in the future to maximize a return on investment for our City’s financial sustainability. This was presented to the general public on November 3rd 2015 in partnership with the BCJI partnership’s draft implementation plan to revitalize the downtown. Please check out the YouTube Video of the presentation and slideshow. Please also check out this time lapse video that Urban3 Analyst Joshua McCarty helped create to show value per acre over time.

Downtown Planning Grant

The City of Huntington Police Department was granted a $100,000 Bryne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) grant to develop a community oriented plan to fight crime in the downtown. Some of the key research questions include investigating the correlation between types of businesses and business appearance in the rates of crime. This planning grant will also provide an opportunity to further engage the downtown business and citizenry on improvements that could be made along the Old Main Corridor.

To aid in the research, the cross-sector partnership interviewed stakeholders (67), conducted community wide resident (2173) and business (178) surveys and conducted street surveys (213).

In May 2015, with the collaboration of the BCJI, the Cross-Sector Partnership completed a larger community engagement and “Build a Better Block” event to gather input and showcase the types of changes we would like to see along the downtown Old Main Corridor. The event included the intervention of one block on 4th Avenue to showcase the types of changes we hope to see in the downtown. During the event we filled in vacant storefronts with “pop-up” retail and services, brought in vendors and music entertainment on an empty parking lot, and built a temporary park in the middle of the block. These efforts successfully showcased a continuous street frontage and the reduction of surface parking lots with attendance of over 1000 people.  Over 200 surveys were completed to aid in our downtown research plan.

This research is being compiled into a multi-disciplinary plan to tackle downtown revitalization and crime reduction focused along the crime target hot-spots. The plan will use place-based, research-backed strategies to tackle the issues of vacancy and abandonment that were found to be a key issue within the research.

River to Rail

In the 14th Street West targeted area the River to Rail committee completed an American Institute of Architects Liveable Communities project to assist in creating targeted zoning and design guidelines and create connections to sections of the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health and the downtown. (Completed 4/16/2015) Please see the presentation and summary of that report

Strong Towns

Commissioned a study with Strong Towns to do a follow up visit to assist in implementation of our next steps memo and further changes to our zoning ordinance in strategic locations. (February 9-12, 2015) Our assistance visit from them entailed:

Further targeting changes to the specific commercial centers we identified in the Smart Growth America memo and Plan2025 by detailing study boundaries and doing research in these areas including: a building typology survey, streets/transportation analysis, and figure ground maps in the Old Main Corridor, Southside neighborhood commercial and the corridors that connect them, 14th Street West, Hal Greer Boulevard in the Fairfield neighborhood, and Bridge Street in Guyandotte.

During the visit, Jim Kumon led our community members in several discussions providing an outside perspective on tactics to capture some of the changes we envision with short-term interventions.

Smart Growth America Technical Assistance

Participated in a Smart Growth America Technical Assistance Visit (August 5-6, 2014):

During the TA visit we focused our discussion on three targeted economic development zones around the Old Main Corridor downtown, 14th Street West commercial center in West Huntington, and the Hal Greer Corridor in the Fairfield neighborhood.

Please see the resulting Next Steps Memo provided from the Technical Assistance visit and our 1-month, 6-month, and 1 year report on the Smart Growth America website

Existing Land Use Survey

The City of Huntington planning office has continued to conduct an existing land use survey that will identify the land use, vacancy, condition, and parking estimates of properties across the city, prioritizing the survey data in our targeted economic development areas, we have completed the downtown section and are starting to analyze the data.

Check back here for updates on Plan2025: The Future of Huntington or find us on Facebook.

Plan2025 Data & Maps

Future Land Use Map
Green Space Map
Art Inventory Map
Museums and Historic Resources Map

Historic Planning Resources

Plan2025 is built on the history of strong planning in our community. The city's first comprehensive plan was completed in 1960 and the one before Plan2025 was completed in 1996. Please check out these historic documents below:

Steady Growth for a Solid Future: 1996 Comprehensive Plan

The City of Huntington’s Sanitation and Trash Division is responsible for weekly, curbside refuse pickup of residential garbage throughout Huntington. The division runs seven daily routes with trucks that can reach space-restricted streets.

The division also handles monthly pickups of non-household garbage throughout the city. Residents can call the division at 304.696.5540 (press option 1 for Public Works) to schedule a free monthly pickup.

2024 Holiday Garbage Schedule

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The Office of Planning and Zoning houses information on the zoning map and ordinances, geographic information systems (GIS) and floodplain regulations. The planning office is also the administrative staff to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and the Historic Preservation Commission. Most types of development require planning and zoning review to determine if they meet all the requirements of the zoning ordinance.

Click here for more information about Planning and Zoning

Updated codified ordinances are available here. For questions about city ordinances, call the City Clerk’s Office at 304.696.5540 then press 8.

KEEPING HUNTINGTON CLEAN AND GREEN

Residential curbside recycling is offered through Rumpke Waste and Recycling. Click here to learn more about the program and how to subscribe.

How to dispose of unwanted and unused medications

The Huntington Police Department, in collaboration with Cabell County Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership, has installed a permanent drug take back program drop box in the front lobby of HPD headquarters, 675 10th St. Available to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the box is designed for safe, secure and anonymous disposal of prescription and over-the-counter medications.

ACCEPTED ITEMS: Prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, narcotics, veterinary medications, herbal supplements, loose medication in sealed bags, liquid medication in sealed containers

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: IV bags, personal care products, empty containers, syringes/needles, thermometers and other mercury items, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, illegal drugs

Disposing of leaves and grass clippings is a common outdoor chore, but it’s important to know the dos and don’ts if you live in Huntington.

DO: Mulch your leaves. You might be surprised to know that mulched leaves are a free source of slow-release fertilizer for your lawn. As the small pieces decay, nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil, benefiting the overall health of your lawn.

DO: Bag your leaves and grass clippings. Knowing that mulching is not an option for every homeowner, it is acceptable to bag your yard waste. The city allows residents to dispose up to four bags of yard waste with your household garbage each week. Those with larger quantities should call the Public Works Department at 304.696.5540 (press option 1 for Public Works) to request a special pick up or use the free Huntington WV 311 app.

DON’T: Blow or sweep grass clippings, leaves and yard waste into the street or onto storm drains. City ordinance 969.05 includes fines of up to $500 per day for blowing leaves and grass clippings into the street. Storm drains also can become clogged with yard waste, putting added pressure on the sewer system and causing flooding when it rains.

DON’T: Rake your leaves or grass clippings into a pile at the curb. The city will only pick them up if they are bagged.

If you live in the city of Huntington, you are allowed one free trash pickup per month if the load can fit into an eight-foot pickup truck.

Special pickups are reserved for large, bulky items that cannot be picked up with your weekly household garbage. Items that can be disposed include furniture, mattresses, appliances that do not contain Freon and yard waste. Prohibited items include oils, paints (unless they have been dried out), car batteries, tires, propane tanks, gas tanks and other hazardous materials.

To request a special pickup, call 304.696.5540 (press option 1 for Public Works) or use the download the free Huntington WV 311 app. City workers will assess the size of the pickup order and will contact you if a fee applies.

As another friendly reminder, weekly household garbage should not be set out for collection before 6 p.m. the night before the scheduled pickup day. Doing so prevents trash from being knocked over by animals or the wind.

Please visit the Huntington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website for contact information.

The Business Services Advocate is available to assist business owners in navigating zoning, permitting, and licensing processes.

Sarah Bostic

Location: City Hall, 800 5th Ave., Room 100
Phone: 304.696.5540 ext. 2339
Email: bostics@huntingtonwv.gov

Greg Fuller, Fire Chief

Carolyn Wright, Administrative Assistant

Alan Roby, Fire Marshal

If you are aware of suspcious activity in your neighborhood and it is not an emergency, please call the Anonymous Crime Tip Line at 304.696.4444.

For more information, please visit the Huntington Police Department website.

In an effort to make the solicitation process more efficient and cost effective for vendors, the City of Huntington has adopted an electronic bidding process for all types of solicitations. Electronic bids may be submitted at www.bidexpress.com.

Secure, electronic bidding allows vendors to:

  • Eliminate late bids due to weather, mail and traffic delays
  • Minimize bid disqualifications due to omissions
  • Reduce costs removing delivery, printing, and resource costs
  • Submit bids and rebids until the last minute
  • Download bid documents, including plans, for free
  • Validate bid bonds online

Vendors can learn more general information about the electronic bidding process at the Bid Express vendor resources page. All electronic bidders must first register at www.bidexpress.com and create a free Info Tech Digital ID, which is used to digitally sign bids. Digital IDs/Signatures assure that the City of Huntington knows who the bid is coming from (forgery-resistant); prevents information in a bid from disclosure to unauthorized parties (secrecy); and safeguards authorized parties from accessing a bid prior to public opening (sealing). It can take up to five business days to process a Digital ID and it is highly recommended that a Digital ID be enabled 48 hours in advance of submitting an electronic bid. See the Bid Express Vendor Guide for a detailed, step-by-step registration tutorial.

Instead of paying paper bidding costs (hand or hired delivery costs), a fee of $25 will be incurred for those who wish to bid electronically on a pay-per-solicitation basis. Alternatively, you may subscribe for $50 per month for unlimited electronic bid submission for all agencies posting solicitations on the Bid Express website, plus receive email notifications by agency/work type/commodity code.

For bidders who are bidding online and wish to use the electronic bid bond option, please see the FAQs page regarding electronic bid bonds (bottom of the page in the link).

For additional guidance, please contact the Bid Express team toll free at 800.352.2439 (select option 1) or via email at support@bidexpress.com. Questions can also be directed to Dan Underwood, purchasing director for the City of Huntington, at 304.696.5540, Ext. 2015, or via email at underwoodd@huntingtonwv.gov.

The City of Huntington seeks candidates to apply for Truck Driver — one position in the Street Division and one in the Trash Division. All Truck Driver positions with the City of Huntington require a valid CDL. To apply online, click here.

The only open positions in Public Works at this time are Truck Driver, as listed above. People interested in other positions should note those in the space provided on the application. Applications will be kept on file for three years and may be considered for openings as they become available, according to those listed on the application. Click here to apply online. 

WHAT IS DIVERSITY?

When we speak of diversity, we are speaking of our understanding that each individual is unique and our respect for our differences which include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities or attributes, mental or emotional health status, religious beliefs, or political beliefs.  

HOW CAN YOU PROMOTE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION?

  • Respect people and their differences. Broaden your view beyond race and gender.
  • Maintain a welcoming, inclusive environment. Communicate you are open to all.
  • Incorporate diversity in plans, policies and procedures (for instance, in hiring, advertising and training).
  • Lead by example. Practice ongoing effective and open communication within your organization to empower your employees.
  • Involve diverse groups in solving problems and developing opportunities. Partner consciously and ambitiously from a base of shared power, self-determination and mutual learning.

TAKING THE “OPEN TO ALL” PLEDGE

The Mayor’s Diversity and LGBTQ advisory committee encourage and welcome all businesses, houses of worship, civic groups, nonprofit organizations and others to take the “Open to All” pledge.

We pledge to:

  • Maintain a welcoming and safe environment for all employees, visitors, customers, vendors, and clients, regardless of race, religion, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or income status.
  • Not discriminate based on any of these classifications.
  • Display the “Open to All” decal at our facility.

Current Open to All Membership List

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the “Open to All” campaign, email opentoall@huntingtonwv.gov or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/HuntingtonOpenToAll.

Our city was awarded four out of five blooms in the “America in Bloom” competition. Although Huntington is not participating in the competition this year, Huntington in Bloom is still focused on making improvements that will further beautify our city.

For more information about Huntington in Bloom, how you can volunteer and how you can donate to its cause, visit www.huntingtoninbloom.org.

Cabell Huntington Hospital

Cabell Huntington Hospital is a nonprofit, regional referral center with 303 staffed beds. In 1956, Cabell Huntington opened and it now cares for patients from more than 29 counties throughout West Virginia, eastern Kentucky and southern Ohio. The hospital has four specialized care centers: the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the Burn Intensive Care Unit and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

The hospital houses the Marshall University Medical Center, the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Hoops Family Children’s Hospital, which is a 27-bed hospital. Cabell Huntington is also a teaching hospital and is affiliated with Marshall University Schools of Medicine and Nursing.

Ebeneezer Medical Outreach, Inc.

Ebenezer Medical Outreach (EMO), established by the Ebenezer Unite Methodist Church in 1986, began as a free medical clinic to aid community residents who have no medical insurance and little or no money to pay for medical care. In 1988, a grant secured by the Marshall University School of Nursing enabled the clinic to expand its hours and to bring in family nurse practitioner Laura Darby. The clinic was still volunteer run.

In 1995, the organization became a 501(c) (3) organization in order to receive primary care funding from the State Bureau for Public Health. The hours of the clinic increased to 32 per week with a physician or family nurse practitioner on duty. Upon suggestion from former Mayor Jean Dean, EMO moved into the old Douglass High School building to accommodate the growing organization.

EMO opened a dental clinic in 2005 and hired the first full-time, paid nurse practitioner. Currently, 27 medical providers donate 325 hours per month to the EMO patients.

HIMG

Huntington Internal Medicine Group (HIMG) is a multi-specialty practice with more than 60 physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

Hospice of Huntington

Since Hospice of Huntington’s founding in 1982, over 15,000 people from Cabell, Lincoln, Wayne and Mason Counties have been cared for. Hospice of Huntington, a non-profit agency, helps people with life-limiting illness control the symptoms keeping them from living everyday life.

Marshall Health

The Marshall University School of Medicine was established in the 1970s through federal legislation, which authorized the creation of five new medical schools in conjunction with existing VA hospitals. The West Virginia Legislature appropriated funding for the school in 1975, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education granted provisional accreditation in 1977 and the first class entered in January 1978.

Beginning in 1998, Marshall Health opened three new multi-million dollar outpatient health care facilities: the Marshall University Medical Center, the Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center and the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center.  

Today, the highly-qualified health care providers of Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, collectively known as Marshall Health, care for patients at more than a dozen locations in the region and serve patients from 29 counties in three states.

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital, a state Department of Health and Human Resources supported psychiatric hospital, is a training site for health care professionals from more than twenty colleges and educational institutions in the Tri-State.

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman was established in 1897, making it the second oldest hospital in West Virginia. In 1988, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations accredited Mildred Bateman Hospital, and it became a Medicare-certified hospital in 1990.

River Park Hospital

River Park Hospital is a 165-bed facility that provides behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults and seniors in both inpatient and residential settings.

River Park is accredited by the Joint Commission and is licensed by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Office of Health Facilities, Licensure and Certification and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Children and Families.

St. Mary's Medical Center

Established in 1924, the Pallottine Missionary Sisters opened St. Mary’s as a 35-bed hospital. Now, St. Mary’s Medical Center is the largest medical facility in Huntington with 353 beds and is Cabell County’s largest private employer, employing over 2,600 individuals.

St. Mary’s features departments specializing in cardiac care, cancer treatment, emergency/trauma services, neuroscience and orthopedics. Partnering with Marshall University, St. Mary’s houses the St. Mary’s School of Nursing, the St. Mary’s School of Medical Imaging and the St. Mary’s School of Respiratory Care. Additionally, St. Mary’s trains medical residents in several specialties.

Hospice of Huntington was founded by Laura Darby, a Marshall University senior nursing student, and was the first Medicare-certified hospice in West Virginia.

Valley Health

Since 1975, Valley Health has provided primary and preventative care to the Tri-State. Valley Health operates more than 30 facilities and is home to medical experts who provide care in family medicine; women’s health; dentistry; internal medicine; ear, nose and throat; optometry; pediatrics; and behavioral health. It also administers pharmacies; school-based health centers; Women, Infants and Children (WIC) services; and programs for the homeless.

As a community health center, Valley Health provides quality health care to all and accepts most insurances, Medicaid and Medicare as well as offers a sliding-fee scale program for those without insurance. For more information, visit www.valleyhealth.org.

There are several public and private schools conveniently located in each Huntington neighborhood, often within walking distance from residential areas.

Cabell and Wayne County schools operate 9 elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools that children in Huntington attend. Private schools include St. Joseph Central Catholic High School, Our Lady of Fatima Parish School, Covenant School and Grace Christian School.

The Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District (GHPRD) owns, develops and operates parks and recreational facilities in Huntington and its surrounding areas.

GHPRD parks and facilities include Altizer Park, Camp Mad Anthony Wayne, Harris Riverfront Park, Harveytown Park, McClelland Park, Rotary Park, RPA Park, Spring Hill Cemetery, Heritage Station, April Dawn Park, Memorial Park, Veterans Memorial Park, St. Cloud Commons, Westmoreland Park, the PetSafe Dog Park, Ritter Park and award-winning rose garden at Ritter Park, one of the American Planning Association’s best public spaces in America.

GHPRD parks and facilities are major recreational attractions in Huntington and include playgrounds, hiking trails, picnic tables, camping, basketball and tennis courts and baseball fields.

To reserve park facilities or for more information, visit www.ghprd.org.

MUNICIPAL SERVICE FEE

The Municipal Service Fee is primarily based on the square footage of property that you own. There is an annual base fee of $108 that is divided into four quarterly billings. In addition to the base fee, property owners pay .0662 cents per square foot of property. For example, someone who owns a 2,500-square-foot home will pay $273.50 per year, or $68.38 per quarter. The Municipal Service Fee is due January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31 each year (dates may vary depending on weekends and holidays). The fee pays for fire protection services and maintenance of fire equipment. Refer to Article 773 - Municipal Service Fee of the City of Huntington Codified Ordinances for more information.

REFUSE FEE

The Refuse Fee covers the cost of weekly garbage pickup. The fee is $20 per month, but it is billed quarterly. The fee is due March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 each year (dates may vary depending on weekends and holidays). Refer to Article 951 - Refuse Collection for more information.

PROPERTY TRANSFER - OUTSTANDING FEES, TAXES, AND CHARGES

Effective October 1, 2009, all past due fees, taxes, and charges owed to the City of Huntington must be paid prior to the transfer of property or collected at the sale by either, the closing agent, purchasing agent, closing attorney or any individual responsible for the consummation of a real estate transaction and the disbursement of the proceeds of said transfer. The Transfer of Real Property Closing Form must be submitted to the Finance Division - Revenue Section 24 hours prior to the date the transaction is scheduled to be closed. The form will be returned to the closing attorney or agent listing any past due fees, taxes, and charges.

Any fees, taxes and charges that remain due and owing after the date of the transfer of the real property shall be the responsibility of the new property owner as said fees, taxes and charges shall assess against the real property. Additional information can be found in Article 773.13 - Reporting of Transfers of Real Property within City Limits, Payment of City Fees of the City of the City of Huntington Codified Ordiances.

Huntington Land Bank

Returning tax-delinquent properties to productive use

The goal of the Huntington Land Reuse Agency’s Land Bank is to improve the community by purchasing delinquent tax liens and putting viable properties and land into the ownership of those individuals and groups that will enhance them.
In August 2009, Huntington City Council adopted an ordinance to create a Huntington Land Reuse Agency. The ordinance stabilizes neighborhoods, preserves and increases property values and reduces the expense and burden on the state and its subdivisions of the tax lien sale system. The ordinance provides for:

  • Boarding up, repair or demolition of the properties while holding the tax lien and recovery of the costs as additional statutory costs at the time of redemption.
  • 1 percent interest per month earned on the tax liens to fund the Huntington Land Reuse Agency as provided in the current statutes.
  • The assembly and possession of lots that are not redeemed and provide for quick return to the tax rolls.

The Huntington Land Reuse Agency will take over and manage properties with funds that would have gone to potential out-of-state investors under the current system. The proposal will also provide an immediate benefit to Cabell County and the State of West Virginia by providing for the sale of 100 percent of the tax liens in Huntington.

Click here to view properties listed for sale by the Huntington Land Reuse Agency and learn.

Click here​ to access the application for bidding on properties owned by the Huntington Land Reuse Agency.

Dietz Hollow Landfill General Information 

Operating Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. –  2:00 p.m. and the third (3rd) Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Closed on all holidays.

Location: South High Street in Guyandotte

Directions: Take 5th Ave towards into Guyandotte via the bridge and  turn right onto Buffington St, then turn left onto 8th Ave. 8th Ave turns into South High St at the rail road crossing.  Stay on South High St (keep left) for approximately 0.7 miles.  The facility is on the right.

Residents 

  • May dump one (1) pickup truck load per month (every 30 days) of trash/yard waste at the landfill drop off site. 
  • The vehicle used to drop off trash/yard waste must have a West Virginia license plate.
  • The resident must show a driver's license that they are a current resident inside the city limits of Huntington.
  • Copy of your City of Huntington refuse fee bill. 
  • If dumping brush, limbs must be six (6) inches in diameter or less, then cut into four (4) foot sections or less.
    • Anything larger will not be accepted.

Property Owners

  • Must show a copy of your paid City of Huntington refuse bill.
  • Driver’s license that matches the name on your refuse fee. 
  • Dropoff is limited to one (1) pickup truck load per month per unit. 
  • Only one load can be dumped per day.
  • If dumping brush, limbs must be six (6) inches in diameter or less, then cut into four (4) foot sections or less.
    • Anything larger will not be accepted.

Contractors are not eligible to use the drop off site.

Items NOT Accepted:

  • Tires
  • Car Batteries 
  • Motor oil or petroleum products 
  • Any appliances which have refrigerant (such as  refrigerators, air-conditioners, freezers, etc) unless the compressor has been removed
  • Any container which is marked as hazardous waste
  • Fuel/gas tanks
    • If tank is cut in half, then cleaned out it will be accepted 
  • Paint cans that have liquid paint
    • If you put kitty litter or sand into cans to dry out, then it will be accepted

**All of these items are regulated by the DEP/EPA (304-926-0490) and need to be disposed according to EPA guidelines.

For additional information regarding the landfill or trash pickup please contact the Public Works Department at 304.696.5540then press 1

The Sanitation and Trash Division is responsible for weekly, curbside refuse pickup of residential garbage throughout Huntington. The division runs seven daily routes with trucks that can reach space-restricted streets.

View Trash Pickup Routes

2024 Holiday Garbage Schedule

Important Information:

  • Weekly garbage should not be set out for collection before 6 p.m. the night before it is to be collected. 
  • Brush or limbs should be tied in bundles not exceeding forty-eight (48) inches in length by eighteen (18) inches in diameter.  The total brush bundle should not weigh more than seventy-five (75) pounds.
  • It is unlawful to blow sweep grass clippings, leaves, or other yard waste into the street as it clogs storm drains and contributes to flooding problems (Codified Ordinances of the City of Huntington, Article 960.02).

Items the City of Huntingtion will not collect:

  • Needles, syringes, tires, car batteries, motor oil or petroleum products, offal, animal carcasses, sewage, or any type of biohazardous material.
  • Paint cans with liquid paint (if you put kitty litter or sand into cans to dry out, the city can dispose of them).
  • Any appliances which have refrigerant (such as refrigerators, air-conditioners, freezers, etc.) unless the compressor has been removed.
  • Fuel/gas tanks (the only way the city can dispose of it is if the tank has been cut in half and cleaned out).

**These items are regulated by the DEP/EPA (304.926.0490) and need to be disposed according to EPA guidelines.

Need a Special Pickup?

The Sanitation and Trash Division also handles monthly pickups of non-household garbage throughout the City. 

Guidelines for a Special Pickup:

  1. Resident should request a Special Collection Pickup.
  2. The City will assess the order.
  3. Resident wil be contacted by the City about the price of the pickup.
  4. Refuse/brush will be scheduled for pickup according to normal collection schedule.

There is NO CHARGE for pickup if BOTH of the following apply:

  1. The load requires not more than one (1) eight-foot pickup truck for removal.
  2. There is not more than one (1) pickup per month.

Residents can call the Public Works Department at 304.696.5540 (press option 1 for Public Works) to schedule a pickup.

The following is a list of utilities for renters, homeowners and businesses. For information on water, electric, gas, phone, cable and sewer services, visit the following links.

WATER: West Virginia American Water

ELECTRIC: Appalachian Power

GAS: Mountaineer Gas

PHONE: Frontier Communications

CABLE: Comcast CableDirecTVDISH Network

SEWER: Huntington Sanitary Board

Huntington’s Neighborhood Associations

Improving communities from the ground up

Whether it’s building a park or establishing a watch program, Huntington has a well-established network of neighborhood associations.

They were birthed in the early 1990s when the city received a $3 million Enterprise Zone grant, part of which was used as seed money to help form and offer leadership training for neighborhood associations.

Many of the groups that organized as a result of that effort still exist today. They also eventually created the Neighborhood Institute, a nonprofit organization intended to provide training and oversight for the neighborhood associations.

The Neighborhood Institute meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in the Mayor's Office, Room 130, at City Hall, 800 5th Ave. Membership primarily consists of a representative from each neighborhood association. For more information, contact Neighborhood Institute President Carole Boster at boster436@comcast.net.

The Neighborhood Institute also includes the following Ex-Officio members: 

  • City Council Representatives: Sarah Walling and Teresa Johnson
  • City Representatives: Breanna Shell
  • Corporate Member: Southside Preservation and Enhancement Alliance (Jim Rorrer serves as SPEA representative)

Click on the map to find the neighborhood association nearest you and click on the group links for contact and meeting information.

Map of Huntington's neighborhood associations

Neighborhood Institute Bylaws

Neighborhood Institute Policies & Procedures

NIOH Micro-Grant Application

Ritter Park is revered as the heart of Huntington to many residents, and it doesn’t take long for visitors to discover why.

This park, located on Huntington’s Southside, features a walking trail, rose garden, award-winning playground, dog park and tennis courts.

In 2012, it was named as one of the 10 Great Public Spaces by the American Planning Association. The association singled out Ritter Park for its design, recreational and cultural amenities and its integration into a national historic district with homes that represent some of the most popular architectural styles from 1913-1940.

For more information about Huntington’s expansive park system, click here.

Pullman Square

Huntington’s Lifestyle Center

Completed in 2004, Pullman Square can be credited with reviving downtown Huntington when it replaced the Superblock, a large tract of land that had been vacant since the 1970s.

Pullman Square is located between 8th and 10th streets and 3rd Avenue and Veterans Memorial Boulevard. It offers a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment for all ages.  The two, four-story parking garages located on the west and east ends provide easily accessible parking for a small fee.

For more information, visit www.pullman-square.com.

Marshall University, located in downtown Huntington, was founded in 1837 as Marshall Academy and named for John Marshall, the 4th Chief Justice of the United States.

At present, Marshall boasts an ever-growing, diverse campus, a number of accreditations, and faculty and staff who are dedicated to the success of the university. The university had almost 13,259 students enrolled on the Huntington campus in 2017 and offers 57 baccalaureate degree programs and 52 master’s degree programs.

In terms of athletics, Marshall is an NCAA Division I school and member of Conference USA. For more information, visit www.marshall.edu.

The Huntington Symphony Orchestra has been around since the 1930s in various forms. Today, it is led by maestro Kimo Furumoto, who is known for his enthusiastic demeanor on stage. In recent years, the Symphony Orchestra has hosted artists from around the world, such as German pianist Andreas Klein.

The Symphony Orchestra presents an average season of six classical performances at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center and three Pops performances at Harris Riverfront Park in the summer.

For more information about the Symphony Orchestra, visit www.huntingtonsymphony.org or call 304.781.8343.