West Virginia Land Stewardship Corporation

09/16/2026

Check out this opportunity from our friends at the West Virginia Housing Development Fund!

The West Virginia Land Redevelopment Initiative provides a flexible source of funding for the demolition of vacant and dilapidated structures. Program funding will provide forgivable loans to finance the demolition of vacant and dilapidated structures on properties that have an immediate redevelopment plan to promote housing development and/or economic development.

Learn more at https://www.wvhdf.com/west-virginia-land-redevelopment-initiative/.

07/21/2026

We are partnering with the Abandoned Properties Coalition on an Organizational Study and need your help spreading the word to reach qualified consultants.

Building on 15 years of successes, the Abandoned Properties Coalition is seeking consultants to prepare an organizational study, along with 4 listening sessions, focused on helping the Coalition grow and professionalize.

The full request for proposals is available at https://www.pawv.org/news/request-for-proposals-qualified-consultants-for-the-abandoned-propoerties-coalition-organizational-study

07/16/2026

Check out this learning opportunity from our friends at Mid-Atlantic TAB!

07/01/2026

Program Highlight: Property Abandonment and Reclamation Tool (PART)

Designed in partnership with Tolemi, PART is West Virginia’s most comprehensive statewide mapping tool for land use and development.

Abandoned and dilapidated properties can affect public health, safety, and neighborhood stability. PART helps communities tackle those challenges by creating comprehensive profiles of the nearly 1.4 million parcels in West Virginia, with data on ownership, tax assessments, and demographics, giving users a clear picture of why some properties sit unused and what solutions might help bring them back to life.

The public version of PART offers open access to data and mapping tools for West Virginians. Check it out at the link below!

wv-land-stewardship-corporation.tolemi.com

06/03/2026

We love to hear about the connections made at the Mountain State Land Use Summit! One attendee shared,

"I had some very valuable conversations and made important connections with others during the receptions and side quests...I got to talk about community engagement strategies for a community center opening later this year."

Conversations like this are the foundation of land use and reuse: neighbors and practitioners coming together, learning, and building the partnerships that turn ideas into reality.

What are some connections you made at the 2026 Summit? Let us know in the comments!

05/27/2026

One of our favorite parts of the Mountain State Land Use Summit is connecting with communities across our state and experiencing what our hosts have to offer. Where should the Summit go next year? Let us know in the comments!

05/20/2026

We had an amazing time hosting the 2026 Mountain State Land Use Summit in Charleston! This year's Summit brought together over 125 attendees, representing land banks, professional planners, conservationists, municipal and county officials, citizens, realtors, health providers, and more.
Don't miss out on joining the conversation next year-- Mark your calendars for the 2027 Mountain State Land Use Summit, May 18-20, 2027!

04/29/2026

You asked, we extended registration! With just under a week until the second annual Mountain State Land Use Summit, we're leaving registration open until Monday, May 4 to accommodate demand. You don't want to miss the land use and reuse event of the year -- register now!

Register online for Mountain State Land Use Summit 2026 here.

04/22/2026

With just one week left to register for the second annual Mountain State Land Use Summit, we'd like to highlight our keynote speaker!

Brian Larkin, a nationally recognized leader in land banking and Director of the National Land Bank Network at the Center for Community Progress, brings an energizing and deeply informed perspective to our keynote this year. This keynote will draw from on-the-ground experience and national insight, offering a compelling vision for how bold leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and innovative land use strategies can reshape local housing ecosystems.

This dynamic and forward-looking conversation will highlight how communities are leveraging new tools, partnerships, and engagement strategies to work more collectively and effectively. From rethinking land bank authorities to integrating technology and community-driven approaches, attendees will gain insight into how collaboration across governments, nonprofits, and private actors is unlocking scalable solutions to the current housing crisis, with a theme of moving beyond silos and embracing a shared path forward.

Register today through the link below!
https://wvlsc.regfox.com/mountain-state-land-use-summit-2026

04/20/2026

Physical copies of the Program Roadmap have arrived! This publication outlines a range of program models - like Side Lots sales, Community Lot Leasing, Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation, and Small Business Development - that help land banks align property reuse with local goals. Whether you’re supporting new homeowners, improving public spaces, or creating opportunities for local entrepreneurship, land banks can serve as a key partner in growing stronger, more resilient communities and furthering local economic development.

Be the first to receive a copy at the second annual Mountain State Land Use Summit, May 5-7 in Charleston. Register using the link below!

https://wvlsc.regfox.com/mountain-state-land-use-summit-2026