Creating WV Housing Stability Fund

This bill creates the West Virginia Housing Stability Fund to provide housing vouchers and utility bill assistance to families and children facing housing instability. Administered by the Department of Human Services, the fund will receive state appropriations, grants, donations, and investment income to disburse grants to child welfare agencies, housing authorities, and qualifying nonprofits. These organizations will use the funds to directly provide housing assistance vouchers and utility bill help to eligible residents, targeting those at risk of homelessness or unsafe living conditions. The legislation aims to reduce evictions, child welfare referrals, and foster care placements by addressing housing costs and utility affordability.