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Kanawha County Using Fund Program to Take Down Dangerous Buildings.

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CROSS LANES – As of Monday, there is one less blighted, dangerous building in Kanawha County.

It took about 20 minutes for a large excavator to demolish an abandoned, crumbling house at 110 Harper Road. Overgrown with weeds and suffering from serious structural damage, the building was in terrible condition.

This was the first of an estimated 100 dilapidated structures that county officials plan to raze utilizing funds from the West Virginia Property Rescue Initiative – a program developed... Continue Reading

New Video Highlight’s Fund’s Positive Impact on West Virginia

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Most know the West Virginia Housing Development Fund through our home-buying programs. One in 10 West Virginia homebuyers have entrusted us with what is often their biggest investment. We are honored by their faith in us. Owning a home is a major responsibility, but our customers understand what it means to put down roots. Homeownership is not only a hallmark of the American dream; it is a commitment to the community and a tangible sign of someone’s hard work and... Continue Reading

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Fund, Kanawha County Working Together to Take Down Blighted, Dangerous Buildings.

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The West Virginia Housing Development Fund’s Board of Directors has approved a loan to the Kanawha County Commission to help take down dangerous buildings.

The commission is utilizing the Fund’s West Virginia Property Rescue Initiative – a program available to counties and municipalities that want to rid their communities of blighted, dangerous properties.

“We’re excited to work with the commission on this important project,” said Erica Boggess, the Fund’s Executive Director. “The Fund is committed to helping our state reach... Continue Reading

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Boggess Named Executive Director of WVHDF

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Erica L. Boggess has been named Executive Director of the West Virginia Housing Development Fund.

Boggess, who has been with the Fund for more than three decades, had been serving as Acting Executive Director since 2012. She was confirmed to her current position by the State Senate Confirmations Committee during the 2017 session of the West Virginia Legislature. Boggess was appointed by former Governor Earl Ray Tomblin. Current Governor Jim Justice submitted her name for confirmation earlier this... Continue Reading

Fund Authors Report for Huntington Newspaper

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A message to our customers:

Here at the Fund, we are proud of what we do. We are honored by the fact that so many West Virginians trust us with what is often their largest, most expensive investment.

In many ways, our success is a direct reflection of our state. Hard work, dedication and honesty serve as the foundation for what we have accomplished. Those are the same values West Virginians hold dear. Our customers know our staff is in... Continue Reading