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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Water and sewer connection fees; first-time homebuyers; affordable housing. Provides that any locality may provide for the full or partial reimbursement to a first-time homebuyer of water and sewer connection fees, capital recovery charges, and availability fees paid in connection with any new residential development conveyed to such homebuyer. The bill also permits any locality that has adopted an affordable dwelling unit ordinance pursuant to general law to provide for a waiver of such fees and charges for any development subject to the requirements of such ordinance.
AI Summary
This bill allows local governments, or localities, to provide full or partial reimbursement for water and sewer connection fees, capital recovery charges, and availability fees to first-time homebuyers purchasing new homes. Capital recovery charges and availability fees are costs associated with connecting a property to water and sewer systems. Additionally, any locality that has an affordable dwelling unit ordinance, which is a local law requiring a certain percentage of new housing developments to be affordable, must now waive these same fees and charges for developments that meet the requirements of that ordinance.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported from Local Government (10-Y 3-N 2-A) (on 03/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1144 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1144/text/HB1144E |
| Counties, Cities and Towns Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1144/text/HB1144AHC1 |
| Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1144/text/HB1144AHC2 |
| Counties, Cities and Towns Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1144/text/HB1144AH1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From CLG (1/21/2026 4:52 pm) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093193.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1144/text/HB1144 |
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