Bluefield shares in $23.9 million statewide housing investment

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - The City of Bluefield has been awarded $6 million as part of a $23.9 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh for Affordable Housing Programs across West Virginia.

The statewide funding will support more than 250 affordable homes for residents.

Senator Jim Justice joined FHLBank Pittsburgh to present the grants, which represent a partnership between government and the private sector to strengthen affordable housing opportunities.

The City Board and BARC collaborated on Bluefield’s successful grant application, demonstrating their commitment to improving housing accessibility for residents.

The funding will support a range of housing initiatives including home repairs for seniors, new home construction, adaptive reuse of historic buildings, and construction of tiny homes for youth aging out of the foster care system.