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Old School Transformed into New Apartments in Elkins

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Project was partially funded through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.

For more information contact George Gannon 304.391.8643

ELKINS – Claudene Cross loves her new home at 1st Ward School Apartments.

She can take her beloved dog Charlie Brown along South Davis Avenue and chat with her neighbors. If she’s in the mood to hear some live music, she can make her way a few blocks north to... Continue Reading

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Fund Program Helps Huntington Mother Buy First Home

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Tiffany Bajus was tired of renting.

A recent graduate of Marshall University who now works as a communications specialist for the school, Bajus, 26, wanted to find a permanent place for and her 3-year-old daughter Audrey. She wanted a home where they could play games in the backyard, enjoy a sunny afternoon on the front porch and go for leisurely strolls through Huntington’s gorgeous Ritter Park.

She and her Realtor searched and searched. After a year of looking, she found... Continue Reading

Fund Hosts Fair Housing Training Session for Developers

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Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act among the topics discussed

For more information, contact Josh Brown at 304.391.8635

The West Virginia Housing Development Fund recently hosted a training session for housing and construction industry officials interested in learning more about fair housing and what it takes to develop units for disabled renters and occupants. Presented by Josh Brown, the Fund’s Fair Housing Compliance Officer, the session focused on the Fair Housing Act... Continue Reading

Movin’ Up - No First Time Buyer

Fund Makes Mortgage Loan Program More Accessible

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The West Virginia Housing Development Fund has revamped its newest home ownership program to make it available to more West Virginia homebuyers. In an effort to expand the Movin’ Up program, the Fund has raised income limits and eliminated county-related stipulations.

Under the old requirements, buyers had to make less than a predetermined annual income and . income limits varied from county to county. With the new plan, income limits have not only increased significantly, but are now... Continue Reading

Josh Brown, the West Virginia Housing Development Fund’s Fair Housing Compliance Officer, has announced the release of the 2013 Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan. “We want to be a resource for our partners in the housing industry and we hope this guide is helpful.”

Fund Updates Fair Housing and Marketing Plan

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Manual developed to empower historically disadvantaged groups

For more information contact Joshua Brown 304.391.8648

The West Virginia Housing Development Fund recently updated its Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan Applicant’s Guide.

“Fair housing is a vital part of our mission and this guide offers what we hope will be a valuable insight and provide information on a number of issues, including our duties, owners’ responsibilities, record keeping and a host of other issues,” said Erica Boggess, the... Continue Reading