VirginiaVirginia housing director would prepare a guide to secondary homes
Virginia’s Department of Housing and Community Development would prepare a plain-language guide explaining how to build secondary homes and how local rules apply.
What it does
Virginia’s housing department would prepare a plain-language guide to building secondary homes. It would cover local requirements and model designs, with updates at least every five years.
Argument forA plain-language guide could help homeowners understand local building requirements and find designs that fit their community’s rules.
Argument againstBecause updates could be five years apart, homeowners might encounter outdated information about local permits and fees.
More detail
The director of Virginia’s Department of Housing and Community Development would prepare the guide. The guide would cover accessory dwelling units, meaning secondary homes on a property. It would explain construction steps, review local rules, fees, and assistance programs, and offer model designs. The director would consult the Virginia Municipal League and the Virginia Association of Counties. The model designs would need to suit different local conditions and restrictions. The guide would be updated at least every five years.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Jul 21Continued from last sessionLatest
- Feb 12Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
- Feb 12Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Jan 26Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB464)
- Jan 23Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer ProtectionMinor
- Jan 12Referred to Committee on General LawsMinor
- Jan 12Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101369DIntroduced
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