Development

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