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VA HB1042
VA HB1042Zoning for Housing Production Pilot Program; created, affordable dwelling unit policy incentives.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
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, an eligible locality, as named in the bill, 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 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 February 1, 2027. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2029.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Zoning for Housing Production Pilot Program, administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development, to encourage specific localities (Hampton, Manassas, Manassas Park, Newport News, Richmond, and Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, Prince William, Spotsylvania, and Stafford Counties) to adopt zoning changes that promote the creation of mixed-income communities and affordable housing. To be eligible for grants from this program, these localities must implement zoning reforms such as allowing by-right development of multifamily housing in single-family zones, reducing lot sizes, permitting accessory dwelling units (which are separate living spaces on the same lot as a main home), expanding affordable dwelling unit policies, allowing lower-cost housing construction alternatives, or permitting higher-density multifamily housing near public transit. The Department will develop guidelines for applications and awards, prioritizing projects that create affordable housing near amenities and do not displace existing affordable units, and will report annually to the Governor and General Assembly on the program's progress. The program is set to expire on July 1, 2029.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Appropriations (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1042 |
| General Laws Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1042/text/HB1042AH1 |
| General Laws Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1042/text/HB1042AHC1 |
| Housing/Consumer Protection Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1042/text/HB1042AHC2 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1042) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1097562.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1042/text/HB1042 |
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