{Charleston, West Virginia}...Eight Housing Authorities in southern West Virginia will be receiving a total of $2.1 million for modernization projects and facility improvements. The Capital Fund is made available by formula distribution to housing authorities for the development and modernization of public housing projects, and for addressing deferred maintenance needs and the replacement of obsolete systems and equipment. Among other things, the funding will be used to repair outdoor pole lighting and sidewalks, retain walls and roofing, install new hot water tanks and bath tubs, along with grounds work, landscaping, and fence repairs.
The Housing Authorities are:
City of Williamson - $269,801
Mingo County - $53,473
City of Beckley - $275,462
City of Bluefield - $216,183
Boone County - $88,686
City of Huntington - $1,012,102
City of Mount Hope - $167,706
Raleigh County - $80,932
