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WV HB3214
Bill
Status
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dana Ferrell
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Requires developers to establish mandatory homeowners associations, meet local government standards for utilities and stormwater management, and comply with drug-free workplace requirements
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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