HB 464 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Housing and Community Development, Department of; powers and duties of director.

Summary
Department of Housing and Community Development; powers and duties of director; accessory dwelling unit construction guide. Requires the director of the Department of Housing and Community Development to develop an accessory dwelling unit construction guide that provides (i) an overview of the accessory dwelling unit construction process; (ii) a review of ordinances, permits, fees, programs, and incentives related to accessory dwelling unit development by locality; and (iii) a catalog of model accessory dwelling unit designs suitable for various local restraints. Such guide shall be updated at least every five years.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
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Jan 23, 2026
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Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
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Jan 12, 2026
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Laura Jane Cohen
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