Virginia - Session 2026
Title: Housing and Community Development, Department of; powers and duties of director.
Department of Housing and Community Development; powers and duties of director; accessory dwelling unit construction guide. Requires the director of the Department of Housing and Community Development to develop an accessory dwelling unit construction guide that provides (i) an overview of the accessory dwelling unit construction process; (ii) a review of ordinances, permits, fees, programs, and incentives related to accessory dwelling unit development by locality; and (iii) a catalog of model accessory dwelling unit designs suitable for various local restraints. Such guide shall be updated at least every five years.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-12 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-12 | Latest Action | H Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1005 | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; rental payment methods, prohibited fees. | enrolled |
| HB 1043 | Affordable and Special Needs Housing program, etc.; applicant notification of awards and denials. | enrolled |
| HB 1325 | Manufactured Home Lot Rental Act; landlord obligations. | enrolled |
| HB 1361 | Virginia Residential Landlord & Tenant Act; civil action for unlawful detainer, termination notice. | enrolled |
| HB 14 | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; enforcement by localities. | enrolled |
| HB 15 | Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with rental agreement. | enrolled |
| HB 1518 | Buyer to beware; Va. Housing Commission to review existing required disclosures, etc. | enrolled |
| HB 170 | Real estate appraisers; ed. requirements for licensure, fair housing and appraisal bias course. | enrolled |