Byrdstown officials awaiting state approval for a $540,000 housing grant to fund housing work including the rehabilitation of existing residential properties.
Mayor Sam Gibson said the state has not released application rankings or final decisions. Property inspections will follow the initial review and help determine which applicants qualify for assistance.
“We could do a new house, maybe two or we could do five or six rehabs, so it all depends on what comes out as ranked as the top,” Gibson said.
Gibson said the funding could benefit between three and six households, although he considers four the most realistic estimate. The final number will depend on the results of the state’s review and property inspections.
“If you don’t do a new house you can add a couple of rehabs to that, so we could get anywhere from five or six rehabs if you don’t have any new at all,” Gibson said.
The town has submitted all applications and is awaiting further direction from the state before determining which housing projects can move forward.