Housing in West Virginia local government
What West Virginia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
155 West Virginia meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in West Virginia with the most housing activity
- Morgantown, WV (73)
- Charleston, WV (21)
- Fairmont, WV (15)
- Marion County Schools, WV (12)
- Weirton, WV (6)
- Ranson corporation, WV (5)
- Wheeling, WV (5)
- Vienna, WV (4)
- Shepherdstown, WV (4)
- Moundsville, WV (4)
- Charles Town, WV (4)
- Ronceverte, WV (1)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission to consider zoning for annexed Carriage Drive area
The Fairmont Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a zoning map amendment to assign General Residential zoning to properties recently annexed by the city near Carriage Drive, and a major subdivision request by Mykron Development to create four parcels for two duplexes. The commission will also…
Planning Commission to vote on major subdivision at 710 Park Side Lane
The Morgantown Planning Commission will review and potentially approve a major subdivision request for five parcels at 710 Park Side Lane in the Sixth Ward. The meeting will also include procedural items such as approving past minutes and general public comments.
Board to vote on accepting 341 Reay Alley and five other donated parcels
The Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency is meeting to consider accepting two property donations: 341 Reay Alley and five parcels from the estate of Harold Berthy. Staff recommend accepting 341 Reay Alley, valued at $52,300, subject to a clean title opinion and placement into the Side Lot Program. The board…
Housing Authority board to discuss program updates and legal issues
The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority Board is holding a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval and treasurer's report. They will discuss updates on the Public Housing and Section 8 programs, and may take action on resolutions and a date change for the September meeting. An executive session is…
Planning Commission to consider subdivision request for 710 Park Side Lane
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a minor subdivision request for a property in the R-3 Multi-Family Residential District. The body will also review meeting minutes from June 11, 2026.
Board to review tentative 2026-2027 General Fund budget
The Marion County School Board is holding a work session to discuss the tentative General Fund budget for 2026-2027. The board will also review graduation schedules for 2027 and a request for proposals for real estate broker services.
Planning Commission to review final plats for Madison Greens, Huntwell West, and Parkland Place
The Planning Commission will consider final plat proposals for three residential developments. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a final plat, bond, and development agreement for Madison Greens Phase 2B.
Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority to review opioid settlement fund award
The Board will meet to discuss the Public Housing Program and review a City of Fairmont Opioid Settlement Fund Award. The meeting includes standard reports and an executive session for legal updates.
Council to vote on eminent‑domain ordinance for Greenmont neighborhood
The Morgantown City Council will consider several approvals, including an ordinance authorizing eminent‑domain proceedings for property acquisition in the Greenmont neighborhood. The agenda also contains budget amendment resolutions for the FY 2026‑2027 Capital Escrow Fund and General Budget, a resolution to execute a…
UR Authority authorized to create blight‑remediation plan for East End
The Urban Renewal and Economic Development Committee will approve minutes from the December 20, 2023 meeting. It will consider Resolution No. 26-084, which authorizes the Charleston Urban Renewal Authority to develop a plan to eliminate and prevent blight and to conserve and rehabilitate properties in the East End…
Board of Zoning Appeals discusses parking variances and conditional use
The Board will review several variance requests regarding parking requirements and sign conditions. Additionally, the Board will consider a request for conditional use at 1493 University Ave.
Vienna Council to consider rezoning WVUP IT Center for housing and retail
The Vienna City Council will hold a public forum, hear reports, and consider four new business items: two ordinances to rezone portions of the WVUP IT Center property, an amendment to the mandatory curbside recycling ordinance, and a resolution to participate in the Parkersburg/Wood County Home Consortium for FY 2026…
Council to vote on special event request and discuss accessory dwelling unit ordinance
The Shepherdstown Town Council will hold a public hearing on the second reading of a Planned Unit Development ordinance amendment, vote on a special events request for an Indivisible event on July 17, and discuss a new ordinance on accessory dwelling units. The meeting also includes updates on the Market House Plaza…
Board will consider a variance for a front-yard detached garage at 4341 Harmon Creek Rd
The Zoning Appeals Board will review a variance request from Bernard Aria to install a detached garage in the front yard of his residence at 4341 Harmon Creek Road. The request seeks an exception to Article 12.05(B) of the Unified Development Ordinance, which normally permits garages only in side yards aligned with or…
Council to vote on paving project, demolition bid, and budget revision
The Moundsville City Council will consider and vote on a resolution for the 2026-2027 Coal Severance Fund Budget Revision #1, award a demolition bid, and award the 2026 Paving Project. The council will also receive and file the Sanitary Board and Storm Water Board budgets for 2026-2027, as well as the city's FY2025…
Council will elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the upcoming year.
The primary purpose of this meeting is to elect a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Additionally, council will consider zoning changes, property reclassifications, and an ordinance regarding eminent domain in the Greenmont neighborhood.
Council will consider eminent domain, hostile architecture ban, and zoning changes
The Morgantown City Council holds a regular meeting with nominations for mayor and deputy mayor. Public hearings cover repealing the Housing Advisory Committee and establishing a reasonable accommodations process. Key decisions include rezoning on Elmer Prince Drive, a denied reclassification on Finnell Street…
Council votes on zoning changes, Greenmont eminent domain, and housing committee repeal
The Morgantown City Council will vote on two zoning changes, authorize eminent domain for property in the Greenmont neighborhood, and repeal the Housing Advisory Committee. The council will also approve a Chestnut Street streetscape agreement and hold public hearings on the zoning and housing committee changes.
Board to vote on $91,702 concrete repair contract at public housing sites
The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority board will hold its annual meeting, approving a $91,702 contract for concrete repairs at various public housing sites, authorizing a video surveillance upgrade, and adopting changes to the Section 8 Administrative Plan. They will also sign loan documents for an affordable…
Board to vote on $91,702 contract for concrete repairs at public housing sites
The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority board will vote on a $91,702.70 contract for concrete repairs at various public housing sites. They will also consider a contract for video surveillance upgrades and approve loan documents for an affordable housing program. The meeting includes election of officers and a…
Housing Authority to vote on new service contract and loan documents
The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority will hold its annual board meeting to elect officers and review financial positions. The board will consider a new contract for services and the execution of loan documents for an affordable housing fund.
Council to award $50,000 opioid settlement grant to housing authority
The Fairmont City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on correcting the name of the Fairmont-Marion County Transit Authority. It will also introduce a new sign ordinance, authorize the purchase of 12 delinquent tax parcels, annex land near Carriage Drive, and award a $50,000 opioid settlement grant to the…
Board of Zoning Appeals to review seven variance and accommodation requests
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several requests for relief from the city's planning and zoning code. Decisions will be made regarding parking, lighting, fence height, and setback requirements for various residential and business properties.
Planning Commission to review subdivision of 800 Country Club Rd
The commission will hold a public hearing regarding a petition by Twin Creek Builders, Inc. to divide a residential parcel into three lots for single-family homes. The body will also discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning code amendments.
Morgantown Council considers opposing $2.4B Mon Power gas plant
City Council will vote on a resolution to protest Mon Power's proposed gas-fired power plant at the Ft. Martin Power Station. The body is also reviewing the airport improvement budget and the repeal of the Housing Advisory Committee.
Council to vote on opposing Mon Power gas plant, approve airport budget
The City Council will consider a resolution opposing a Mon Power gas-fired power plant, approve the FY2026-2027 Airport Improvement Fund budget, and hold first readings of ordinances to repeal the Housing Advisory Committee and establish a reasonable accommodations process. They will also adopt a Land Preservation…
Vienna Council to review budget revisions and CDBG grant application
The City Council will consider several budget revisions for the General and Coal Severance funds. The body is also deciding on a federal grant application for housing improvements and a contribution to a local school track.
Planning Commission to review multiple rezoning and subdivision requests
The Planning Commission will consider several requests for minor subdivisions and zoning map amendments. These include proposals to change land use designations for business and residential properties across various city wards.
Updates on Smith Street projects and East End urban planning
The Authority is reviewing progress on several redevelopment initiatives, including the Smith Street phases and the East End Urban Renewal Plan. The board will also consider potential real estate acquisitions on Washington St. East and Lee Street during an executive session.
Council to correct transit authority name, reappoint housing member
The Fairmont City Council will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. They will introduce an ordinance to correct the name of the Fairmont-Marion County Transit Authority and set a public hearing. Additionally, they will consider one reappointment to the Fairmont/Morgantown Housing Authority for a…
Council to approve runway extension bid and CDBG action plan
The council will consider consent agenda items including budget revisions for the Capital Escrow and General Funds, as well as a bid for construction of Morgantown Municipal Airport runway extension (Project 5A). New business includes a resolution to submit the FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action…
Council to consider amendment to vacant building ordinance (Article 1759)
The Charles Town City Council meeting on June 1, 2026 includes a public hearing and second reading on an amendment to the building and housing code concerning vacant buildings (Article 1759). The council will also review the FY2027 Capital Budget and the FY26 Capital Budget Revision #10. Additional agenda items…
Planning Commission to consider bond reduction and subdivision plats
The Ranson Planning Commission will consider a reduction of a surety bond for a subdivision and approve final plats and development agreements for two residential projects. The body will also review private road and cul-de-sac requests for a future 55+ community.
City Council receives housing needs assessment study presentation
The Fairmont City Council is holding a work session to receive a presentation on the Housing Needs Assessment Study. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item only.
Council considers 4-way stop at 18th and Wood Street
The City Council will discuss a new traffic rule for 18th and Wood Street and fireworks for the Wheeling Symphony's July 4th celebration. The body will also review a resolution for the FY 2026 CDBG HOME Program.
Council to consider annexation implementation for Briar Run Estates phases 1-3
The Ranson City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 19, 2026, to discuss and vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include a public hearing and ordinance on solid waste collection, a resolution opposing federal truck size increases, and a first reading to rezone parcels off Jefferson Terrace…
Weirton Council to consider $165K planning contract, Form Energy road dedication
The council will hold a second reading of a traffic ordinance, consider dedicating a private road built by Form Energy into the municipal system, and vote on a major professional services contract for planning. Several resolutions authorize demolition, budget revisions, and appointments.
Council to vote on rezoning Waverly Street parcels for duplexes
The City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on rezoning two parcels on Waverly Street from single-family to two-family residential. They will also consider final approval of an ordinance authorizing airport lease agreements. Consent agenda items include bids for wall construction on Richwood Avenue…
Council considers rezoning Langlet Properties to General Commercial
The City Council will discuss a rezoning request for three properties and a potential amendment to the vacant buildings code. The body is also reviewing a resolution regarding WV school funding and the retention of bond counsel for a TIF.
City Council sets park fees, approves 2026-27 Coliseum budget
The City Council will consider amending park and recreation facility fees, approve the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Coliseum and Convention Center budget, and authorize agreements for the 2026 Live on the Levee concert series.