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Fund Celebrates Thirty Years of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program

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Program vital for West Virginia

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Housing Development Fund is taking time in 2016 to celebrate 30 years of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program (the “LIHTCP”).

Signed into law as part of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, the LIHTCP was enacted by Congress to provide the private market with an incentive to invest in affordable rental housing. The LIHTCP is currently the primary federal program for the production of affordable low-income residential rental... Continue Reading

A Message to Our Current Customers

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Changes are coming!

At the West Virginia Housing Development Fund, we do all we can to make certain our customers come first. We are honored so many West Virginians and West Virginia families have decided to use our mortgage programs to turn their dreams of homeownership into a reality.

We do not take this commitment lightly and we work every day to make certain that those who have entrusted us with what is often their biggest investment have access to... Continue Reading

Patti Shamblin honored

Fund Employee Recognized by West Virginia Homebuilders

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Shamblin works with state chapter and local affiliate

Patti Shamblin, the Director of Loan Origination for the West Virginia Housing Development Fund, was recently honored by the state’s homebuilding community. Shamblin was named Associate of The Year for 2015 by both The Homebuilders Association of West Virginia and the Homebuilders Association of Greater Charleston.

Shamblin’s role with both organizations consists of volunteering, organization events, community outreach, government affairs, training and education.

Erica Boggess, the Fund’s Acting Executive Director, congratulated Shamblin... Continue Reading

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Fund Participates in Statewide Housing Conference

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Forum continues to grow

The West Virginia Housing Development Fund is proud to have participated in the 2015 West Virginia Housing Conference. In addition to the Fund’s sponsorship of the event, three staff members lead separate sessions to help participants better understand the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the Fair Housing Act and the many programs offered and administered by the Fund.

“Now in its second year, the Housing Conference continues to bring together professionals from across the industry,” said... Continue Reading

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West Virginia Housing Development Fund Supports Community Development Initiative

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$1 million available to take down blighted, dangerous structures

For more information, contact Erica Boggess 304 – 391 – 8637

When the Fayette County Beautification Committee demolishes a dilapidated, abandoned structure, those living near the site often tell them of others in the area that should meet the same fate.

“Every time one goes down, we hear about one or two more that need to go,” said Angela Gerald, project director for the committee. “It really does look... Continue Reading