VirginiaHousing projects; JLARC to study zoning restrictions and permitting and approval processes.
What it does
Study; JLARC; housing projects; zoning restrictions and permitting and approval processes; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study local zoning ordinances and permitting and approval processes for housing projects. The resolution additionally directs JLARC to provide recommendations to address regulations, ordinances, and processes that inhibit the approval and construction of multi-family or smaller square-footage housing projects in order to improve access to more affordable housing for residents of the Commonwealth.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Continued from last sessionLatest
- Feb 6Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Feb 2Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2027 (Voice Vote)
- Jan 22Assigned HRUL sub: Studies SubcommitteeMinor
- Jan 14Referred to Committee on RulesMinor
- Jan 14Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103749DIntroduced