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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Zoning; manufactured housing. Amends existing provisions that require localities to permit manufactured housing in areas zoned for agriculture by expanding such requirement to all zoning districts where site-built housing is allowed. The bill provides that manufactured housing shall be subject to development standards that are equivalent to those applicable to site-built single-family dwellings but that such standards shall not have the effect of excluding manufactured housing. The bill also removes the authority of localities without a zoning ordinance to designate the areas within the locality in which manufactured housing may be located. This bill was incorporated into HB 655.
AI Summary
This bill expands the requirement for localities to permit manufactured housing, which are homes built off-site in a factory, beyond just agricultural zoning districts to include all zoning districts where traditional site-built homes are allowed. It clarifies that manufactured homes must meet development standards similar to those for site-built single-family homes, but these standards cannot be so strict as to prevent manufactured housing from being placed. Additionally, the bill removes the ability of localities that do not have a zoning ordinance to decide where manufactured homes can be located.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Incorporated by Counties, Cities and Towns (HB655-Maldonado) (Voice Vote) (on 01/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB418 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB418/text/HB418 |
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