Building Home, Together

The West Virginia Housing Development Fund's mission is to finance the creation of affordable housing units across West Virginia. The Production Snapshot shows the hard numbers, but we believe our customers tell our story the best. These are ordinary West Virginians who dreamed of owning a home but thought it was out of reach; nonprofit directors who see first-hand the necessity of safe, decent, and affordable housing in their communities; business leaders who want to understand more about the role housing plays in economic development; and veterans who can finally put down roots in the place they call home. These are West Virginia stories about West Virginia housing.

Renovated House More Than Just a Home for Charleston Woman

The Appalachia Service Project and Charleston Land Reuse Agency rescued a home on the city's West Side from condemnation. After extensive repairs and renovations, new homeowner Deanna McKinney now offers the home as a refuge for Charleston's teens.

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Housing Needs Assessment Prepares Princeton for Future Growth

The Princeton Economic Development Authority has worked hard over the years to make the Mercer County area attractive to businesses. Now that several companies are preparing to move into the city or increase their footprint, PEDA is turning its attention to another important aspect of economic growth: housing.

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A sunny view looking down the center of a main street in downtown Princeton, West Virginia, lined with historic brick storefronts and parked cars under a clear blue sky

Limited Program Offered New Pathway to Homeownership for West Virginia Veterans

Thanks to legislative action and an $8 million transfer from the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund, 32 West Virginia veteran families became first-time homeowners through a new program administered by the Fund. Brooks Martin, a veteran from Charleston, shares his story.

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Broad Street Manor a Beacon of Hope for McDowell County

Broad Street Manor, McDowell County's first new housing development in nearly a decade, is a case study in perseverance. Despite a lack of both suitable land and quality contractors in the area, these duplexes are a beacon of hope in an area that often feels forgotten.

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Fund's Mortgage Programs Help Morgantown Woman After Divorce

Natalie Wilson rented for few years after her divorce, but she still wanted to have a place of her own. Using the West Virginia Housing Development Fund's Homeownership Program and Low Down Home Loan, she was able to purchase a low-maintenance townhome for her and her kids.

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