Housing

WPPDC Housing Program

Our goal is to develop a housing department that can facilitate the ongoing regional discussion around housing issues, generate attainable solutions, and implement those solutions by applying for funding and administering projects. The WPPDC Housing Team will bring together a network of housing partners across the region to serve as a coalition of experts with common goals and the ability to partner on housing solutions.

WPPDC Housing Program is supported by:

WPPDC Regional + Local Housing Study

WPPDC partnered with Virginia Housing, Virginia’s Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech, and Housing Forward to conduct a regional housing study that was completed in January 2024. The process included discussions with local officials and other regional stakeholders. The focus of the study was to address common housing questions from localities across the WPPDC Region.

The study incorporated regional and local data as well as input from focus groups to develop regional housing strategies and tailored strategies for each locality.

Regional Analysis

Franklin County

Henry County & City of Martinsville

Patrick County

Pittsylvania County & City of Danville

Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Services

WPPDC offers Rehabilitation Specialist services for CDBG Housing Rehabilitation grants. Our specialist is also available to conduct XRF lead-based paint testing for the planning phase, and risk assessments and clearance testing in the construction phase.

Please send RFPs to 1100 Madison Street, Martinsville, VA 24115 Attention: Sean Campbell. RFPs can also be emailed to scampbell@wppdc.org

Lead Testing and Risk Assessment

WPPDC has a Licensed Inspector/ Lead Risk Assessor on staff, allowing us to provide the following resources:

    • Soil Testing for lead
    • Water Testing for lead
    • XRF Lead-Based Paint Inspections
    • Lead Clearance Testing
    • Full Lead Risk Assessments

For information, please contact Sean Campbell at (276) 638-3987 or by email at scampbell@wppdc.org