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VA HB202

VA HB202
Single-family-homes; prohibited acquisition, civil penalty.


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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibited acquisition of single-family homes; affidavit; civil penalty. Restricts any partnership, corporation, or real estate investment trust that manages funds pooled from investors, is a fiduciary to such investors, has net value or assets under management on any day during a taxable year, and holds an interest in more than 50 single-family homes from acquiring any interest in any other single-family home, as defined in the bill to include manufactured home parks and residential single-family homes split into multiple dwellings, on or after July 1, 2026. The bill also requires an offering purchaser of a manufactured home park to provide a notarized affidavit certifying that the purchaser is not prohibited from acquiring such an interest. Any false statements on such affidavit is subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per occurrence.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits certain investment entities, defined as "prohibited businesses" (partnerships, corporations, or real estate investment trusts that manage pooled investor funds, act as fiduciaries, have significant assets under management, and own more than 50 single-family homes), from acquiring any interest in a single-family home, which broadly includes manufactured home parks and residential homes divided into multiple dwellings, starting July 1, 2026. The bill also requires any purchaser of a manufactured home park to submit a notarized affidavit confirming they are not a prohibited business, and making false statements on this affidavit can result in a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per instance. This legislation aims to protect citizens by limiting the acquisition of residential properties by large investment entities.

Committee Categories

Education, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Left in Committee Courts of Justice (on 02/18/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB202
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB202) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096402.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB202/text/HB202
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