HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT - NEW RIVER GORGE
BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE THROUGH HOUSING
In 2024 The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), in partnership with Bowen National Research, launched a Housing Needs Assessment to better understand housing challenges across our four-county region. With input from 67 community members, local leaders, and stakeholders, this study provides data to support Build WV Tax incentive access and address community housing needs in the New River Gorge region.
FULL HOUSING STUDY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Fayette
County
Nicholas
County
Raleigh
County
Summers
County
Beckley
Hinton
Summersville
Resources & Documents
Additional Housing Needs Assessment resources:
Additional Housing resources:
Next steps
Data collection and analysis is the first step to ensuring housing developments align with the specific demand of the community for quality of place for residents. We will use the findings from this assessment to guide decision-making and support housing initiatives throughout the region.
We value your continued engagement with the data collected by the Housing Needs Assessment as the region moves forward with strategy development and regional housing solutions.
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Recap of the Stakeholder Meeting & Resources
On September 9th, we kicked off this initiative with a Stakeholder Meeting attended by over 30 regional leaders and housing experts. Whether you were able to join or not, we invite you to explore the resources shared and continue to stay involved in the process.
Why Your Input Matters
We need your help in shaping the future of housing across our region. This assessment covers Beckley, Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers counties, aiming to create actionable strategies based on real data and community input.
By participating, you will:
- Help identify housing gaps and opportunities.
- Contribute to the development of a region-wide housing strategy.
- Ensure your community’s needs are heard and addressed.
