Bill > HB464

This bill requires the Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development to create a construction guide for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which are secondary housing units on the same property as a primary home, like a basement apartment or a detached backyard cottage. This guide will be written in plain language and developed in consultation with the Virginia Municipal League and the Virginia Association of Counties, two organizations representing local governments. The guide will cover the entire ADU construction process, review local rules, permits, fees, and incentives for building ADUs, and offer a collection of model ADU designs suitable for different local conditions and restrictions. The guide must be updated at least every five years to ensure it remains current and helpful for individuals and localities looking to develop ADUs.

Business and Industry, Justice

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB464