WV HCR98

Requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study ways to enhance the WV DEP's Reclamation of Abandoned and Dilapidated Properties Program, which provides grants and technical assistance for demolishing unsafe structures

Examines requiring local governments to reinvest proceeds from sales of remediated properties and code enforcement fines into a dedicated fund exclusively for future demolition or matching grant requirements

Assesses whether participating local governments should be required to contribute financially or provide in-kind services to remediation efforts to ensure local accountability

Explores incentives for redeveloping remediated sites, including temporary property tax abatements, affordable housing price caps, and cost-effective modular/prefabricated housing solutions to address workforce housing shortages

Requires the committee to report findings, conclusions, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the 2026 Regular Legislative Session and the Joint Committee on Energy