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VA HB1105
VA HB1105Zoning for Housing Production Pilot Program; created, affordable dwelling unit policy incentives.
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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
03/06/2024
03/06/2024
Passed
Dead
03/09/2024
03/09/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Housing; Zoning for Housing Production Pilot Program created; affordable dwelling unit policy incentives; report. Creates the Zoning for Housing Production Pilot Program to be administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development. To be eligible for a grant from the Program, a locality is required to make a change to its zoning policies to allow for by-right development that is expected to further the goal of creating and maintaining mixed-income communities, affordable housing, and moderately priced housing, as those terms are defined in the bill. The Department of Housing and Community Development is required to establish certain guidelines for the Program and to notify eligible localities of the existence and purpose of the Program no later than September 1, 2024. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2027. Housing; Zoning for Housing Production Pilot Program created; affordable dwelling unit policy incentives; report. Creates the Zoning for Housing Production Pilot Program to be administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development. To be eligible for a grant from the Program, a locality is required to make a change to its zoning policies to allow for by-right development that is expected to further the goal of creating and maintaining mixed-income communities, affordable housing, and moderately priced housing, as those terms are defined in the bill. The Department of Housing and Community Development is required to establish certain guidelines for the Program and to notify eligible localities of the existence and purpose of the Program no later than September 1, 2024. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Zoning for Housing Production Pilot Program, which will be administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development. To be eligible for a grant from the program, a locality must make changes to its zoning policies to allow for by-right development that is expected to promote the creation and maintenance of mixed-income communities, affordable housing, and moderately priced housing. The Department is required to establish guidelines for the program and notify eligible localities by September 1, 2024. The bill also directs the Department to convene a work group to evaluate zoning laws and regulations that allow for by-right development, consult stakeholders, conduct research, and submit a report on their findings by December 1, 2024. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Failed to pass in House (on 03/09/2024)
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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