Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

Mission

The Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency (LRaPA) was established by City Council in 2018. The LRaPA is dedicated to preserving the unique character of our natural environment, our resources, and our quality of life and promoting the social and economic vitality of our community now and for future generations. We shall accomplish this by pursuing the acquisition, management, and disposition of property suitable for conservation, water quality protection, public space, affordable housing, and commercial uses and by promoting their productive use.

Property Donation

Donating to the LRaPA may entitle you to forgiveness of city liens and fees or federal tax credits. To learn more about the benefits of donating property to the LRaPA, please click here Version OptionsLand Reuse and Preservation AgencyHeadline  Property Donat Property Donation Property Donation Property Donation Property Donation. To submit a donation application, please click here Version OptionsLand Reuse and Preservation AgencyHeadline  Property Donat Property Donation Property Donation Property Donation Property Donation.

Members

The Land Reuse and Preservation Agency operates under the control of a board of directors, which consists of seven members appointed by City Council. The board shall include at least one voting member who is a resident of the city, is not a public official or municipal employee, and maintains membership with a recognized civic organization within the city. A majority of the members of the board shall be residents of the city.

Each member of the board shall have experience in one of the following areas:

1. Real estate transactions or financing;
2. Development of commercial or residential property;
3. Establishment or use of public lands;
4. Land conservation or preservation

For more information about membership requirements, click here.