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WV HB3214

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dana Ferrell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Mountain Homes Fund to provide construction loan guarantees for residential housing developments of at least six homes with a minimum appraised value of $800,000, targeting workforce housing priced between $150,000 and $300,000 per unit

  • Loan guarantees cover up to 50% of project costs (maximum $400,000 per guarantee) for developers who cannot meet the cash reserve requirements for construction loans, with guarantee terms not exceeding 5 years

  • Caps total annual project approvals at $10 million and sets program expiration date of January 1, 2036, though existing approved projects would continue to completion

  • Requires developers to establish mandatory homeowners associations, meet local government standards for utilities and stormwater management, and comply with drug-free workplace requirements

  • Authorizes the Department of Economic Development to administer the fund, approve applications, promulgate rules, and decertify projects for fraud, poor workmanship, or non-compliance, with criminal penalties (up to $1,000 fine and/or 1 year imprisonment) for false statements

Legislative Description

Mountain Homes Act

Finance and Administration

Last Action

To House Economic Development

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development3/10/2025
Energy and Public Works3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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