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HB 1021

Affordable housing; development of an assisted living facility.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Atoosa Reaser

Virginia HB 1021 streamlines assisted living facility development to expand affordable senior housing stock across the state.

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Bill Summary · HB 1021

Legislative bill overview

HB 1021 establishes provisions to facilitate the development of assisted living facilities as part of Virginia's affordable housing initiatives. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns and is currently in subcommittee review. Specific statutory language is not publicly detailed in the provided information.

Why is this important

Assisted living facilities address a critical gap in affordable senior housing, which faces significant shortage across Virginia. As the state's population ages, removing regulatory or procedural barriers to development can increase accessible care options for low-income seniors while potentially addressing workforce housing needs in communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Local zoning authority vs. state mandate: Municipalities may resist state-level requirements that override local land-use controls or accelerate permitting timelines
  • Funding mechanisms: Unclear whether the bill includes public subsidies, tax incentives, or relies entirely on private development, affecting fiscal impact debates
  • Facility standards and oversight: Questions about how affordable requirements are enforced long-term and whether affordability protections prevent conversion to market-rate housing

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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