West Virginia $15,000 To $20,000 Relief Payments: Who's Eligible?

The West Virginia Homeowners Rescue Program would provide relief payments of up to $20,000 to West Virginia.

The Treasury Department funds the WVHR, a housing- related program. The agency wants to help West Virginia households hit by the outbreak.

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WVHR helps with mortgage and housing costs to avoid delinquency, default, foreclosure, loss of utilities, and displacement.

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The program assists with utility expenses, taxes, and insurance. The new rule permits homeowners to qualify after 60 days of late payments.

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Who is eligible? Presently own and reside in the home as their primary residence. Own a property in West Virginia

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Have a household income that does not exceed 150 percent of the area median income (AMI) or 100 percent of the national median income, whichever is greater.

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After the 21 st of January, 2020, they were put in a difficult financial situation as a result of the epidemic.

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Describe and attest to a financial difficulties after January 21, 2020, such as job loss, a drop in household income, or major health care costs, related to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Second houses, vacant or abandoned residences, and investment properties aren't eligible. Co-owners can apply together.

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