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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Affordable housing; local zoning ordinance authority; comprehensive plan. Authorizes any locality in the Commonwealth to provide for an affordable housing dwelling unit program by amending the zoning ordinance of such locality. Current law restricts such authorization to counties with an urban county executive form of government or county manager plan of government and certain other localities. The bill also requires the comprehensive plan of each locality to show the connection between affordable housing and other needs of its residents, such as job creation, educational opportunities, and parks and recreational activities.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes any locality in Virginia to provide for an affordable housing dwelling unit program by amending their zoning ordinances. It also requires the comprehensive plan of each locality to show the connection between affordable housing and other needs of its residents, such as job creation, educational opportunities, and parks and recreational activities. The bill expands the options for affordable housing programs beyond just optional increases in density, and requires localities adopting such programs on or after July 1, 2023, to seek input from various stakeholders during the development and adoption process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Incorporated by Local Government (on 01/30/2023)
Bill Topics
Community Development and Housing Issues
- ‐ Community and Regional Development
- ‐ Housing and Community Development for Low and Middle Income Persons
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB1331 | 01/11/2023 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; off | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+SB1331F164+PDF | 01/23/2023 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB1331+hil | 01/11/2023 |
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