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VA HB477
VA HB477Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; required disclosures, local permits.
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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
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act; required disclosures; local permits. Requires the owner of residential real property with actual knowledge that the local governing body issued any special exception, special use permit, variance, or other land disturbing permit, including building permits and erosion and sediment control permits, for the property within the five years preceding the execution of a contract for sale for such property to disclose such fact to the purchaser prior to the execution of the contract for sale.
AI Summary
This bill requires the owner of a residential property in Virginia to inform a potential buyer if, within the five years before a sale contract is signed, the local government issued any special permits for that property. These permits include things like special exceptions, special use permits, variances, or any other permits related to disturbing the land, such as building permits or permits for controlling erosion and sediment. This disclosure must be made to the buyer before they sign the contract, and it needs to be done on a specific form available on the Real Estate Board's website.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
General Laws Amendment - General Laws Amendment (on 02/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB477 |
| General Laws Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB477/text/HB477AHC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB477) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100046.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB477/text/HB477 |
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