Development

Notice of Draft FY 2023 Annual Action Plan

https://www.cityofhuntington.com/assets/pdf/Draft_FY_2023_Annual_Action_Plan.pdf

Notice of Draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

https://www.cityofhuntington.com/assets/pdf/Draft_HOME-ARP_Allocation_Plan_-_Huntington.pdf

2023 CDBG and HOME Applications Now Being Accepted

The City of Huntington's Department of Planning and Development is now accepting applications for CDBG and HOME program funds. 

The deadline to submit an application packet for both programs is 4 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2023.  

The 2023 CDBG application can be downloaded here.  The 2022 HOME application can be downloaded here

Eligible CDBG Activities

If you have any further questions, contact Planning and Development at 304-696-5540 Ext 2106 or email midkiffm@huntingtonwv.gov.

Cabell-Huntington-Wayne Continuum of Care FY2022 Consolidated NOFO Application and Priority Listing 

Cabell-Huntington Wayne Continuum of Care Prioritization and Evaluation Procedures Special NOFO 2022

Draft CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT – FY 2021

Cabell-Huntington Wayne Continuum of Care
Prioritization and Evaluation Procedures

Please see attached for information on the Cabell-Huntington Wayne Continuum of Care Prioritization and Evaluation Procedures

CoC Prioritization and Evaluation Procedures

Notice of Funding Opportunity - Continuum of Care

Please see attached for information on the Notice of Funding Opportunity

Notice of Funding Opportunity - Continuum of Care

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 

Notice of Draft FY 2022 Annual Action Plan

Please see attached for information on the Draft FY 2022 Annual Action Plan 

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

VOLUNTEER REHAB PROGRAM

Working in cooperation with volunteer organizations, the rehabilitation activity undertakes the repair of homes that are owner occupied who qualify according to income limits set by US Dept. of HUD.  Rehab activity funds are utilized in the purchase of materials for windows, siding, painting, doors and landscaping; labor and on site supervision is provided by volunteers.

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 Katie Keefer, HOME Program Manager, at 304.696.5540, Ext. 2103 or keeferk@huntingtonwv.gov.

First-time Homebuyer Assistance Application

HOME Developer Application

CHDO Checklist for Developers