Recovery Housing Program (RHP)

Recovery Housing Program (RHP) is sponsored by Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The RHP provides funding for states and the District of Columbia to offer stable, transitional housing for individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder. The funding can cover a period of up to two years or until permanent housing is secured.

Community Development Block Grant-Recovery Housing Program (RHP) | West Virginia Community and Development Office Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Grant Programs Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Community Development Block Grant-Recovery Housing Program (RHP) Broadband Internet Access Land and Water Conservation Fund Main Street WV and ON TRAC Community Service Block Grant Emergency Solutions Grant Program Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Weatherization Assistance Program Neighborhood Investment Program Intergovernmental Review (Clearinghouse) Local Economic Development Grant (LED) LIHEAP - Repair and Replace Program Individuals Seeking Assistance Community Development Block Grant-Recovery Housing Program (RHP) Action Plan Citizen Participation Application Procurement Additional Resources Performance and Financial Reports Programs The West Virginia Department of Economic Development (WVDED) is acting as the lead agency and partnering with West Virginia Alliance of Recovery Residences (WVARR), and our network of community providers in the Continuum of Care across the State.

The Department of Economic Development proposes the creation of the West Virginia Recovery Housing Program (WVRHP) in response to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Federal Register Notice Number FR-6225-N-01. The Recovery Housing Program (RHP) supports individuals in recovery on their path to self-sufficiency. By providing stable housing to support recovery, RHP aims to support efforts for independent living.

More specifically, RHP provides the funds to develop housing or maintain housing for individuals. Assistance per individual is limited to no longer than 24 months or until permanent housing is secured, whichever is first. WVRHP would utilize two waivers which include the expanded limited clientele criteria to meet the low to moderate benefit National Objective and the addition of rehabilitation as a housing activity.

For this grant to ensure individuals with certain types of substance issues and co-occurring disabilities are not excluded and that the WV RHP Program does not exclusively target a specific type of substance use disorder, two definitions have been adopted as defined by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Individual in Recovery (SAMSHA): A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential Substance Use Disorder (SAMSHA): Substance use disorders occur when the recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs causes clinically significant impairment, including health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home.

All phases are concurrent. Phase 1: Phase 1 is a Housing Voucher program which entails partnering with West Virginia Alliance of Recovery Residences, Inc. (WVARR) to offer income-based housing and utility support (as needed) to qualified program beneficiaries for their accommodation in recovery housing facilities. Phase 2: will include an annual application process for eligible subrecipients as funding is available.

Please note priority will be given to entitlement communities to ensure capacity. If funding is available, a notice regarding funding availability, an application workshop date, and application due date will be available to the public on or before January 15th. A mandatory application workshop will be available to discuss RHP overview, eligible activities, and required documentation for application submission.

Dates & times for the workshop will be available on the WVCAD website. WVCAD will accept applications for up to 60 days after the application workshop. Attendance for applicants is required either virtually or in-person.

The State of West Virginia may be open to funding the following eligible activities: Public Facility Improvements, Acquisition of Real Property, New or Expanded Services, Disposition of Real Property Acquisition, Clearance and Demolition, or New Construction Phase 3: will consist of a rolling Rehabilitation and Reconstruction application process for eligible subrecipients striving to become WVARR certified, as funding is available.

A mandatory Technical Assistance session with WVCAD is required prior to submission of the application. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health (Health Statistics Center) tracks Drug Overdose Mortality data by county. Thus far in 2024, the data shows that the top five counties with the highest fatal overdoses are currently the following: Kanawha, Cabell, Raleigh, Monongalia, and Mercer.

These counties will be prioritized during the application round. CDBG-RHP Applications released: TBA *The RHP application process is currently paused while awaiting additional funding. Thank you for your patience and please check back for updates.

Performance Report Available for Public Comment: October 12, 2026 Annual Action Plan Available for Public Comment: July 27, 2026 To Report Fraud, Waste and Abuse All West Virginia employees and contractor employees have a responsibility to report waste, fraud and abuse within the agency. The public is also invited to share such concerns.

To assist you, the West Virginia Disaster Recovery Office maintains a hotline to report your concerns. If you suspect fraud, waste or abuse please call (304) 553-0927. The following services are available to encourage participation: language assistance for persons who have limited English proficiency and special accommodations will be made available by contacting [email protected] .

Please contact the WV Department of Economic Development for instructions to any of the online webinar meetings. WVDED does business in accordance with the Fair Housing Act (The Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988) with equal access to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.

PY2020 RHP Action Plan Substantial Amendment #1 PY2020 RHP Action Plan Substantial Amendments # 2 & 3 PY2020 RHP Action Plan Substantial Amendment #4 PY2020 RHP Action Plan Substantial Amendment #5 Substantial Amendment #6 DRAFT State of West Virginia Citizen Participation Plan Subrecipient Procurement Policies & Procedures Performance and Financial Reports October 1, 2021 thru September 30, 2022 Performance Report October 1, 2022 thru September 30, 2023 Performance Report October 1, 2023 thru September 30, 2024 Performance Report October 1, 2024 thru September 30, 2025 Performance Report << Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Community Development Block Grant >> Megan Frampton, RHP Project Manager Amy Clark, Program Manager James Bush, Infrastructure Unit Manager