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SB 805

Landowners; sale of certain property by locality.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ryan McDougle

SB 805 expands Virginia local government authority to sell certain municipality-owned properties, enhancing fiscal flexibility but requiring clarity on oversight procedures.

Referred to Committee on Local Government
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Bill Summary · SB 805

Legislative bill overview

SB 805 would modify Virginia law to allow local governments to sell certain properties owned by the locality under conditions specified in the bill. The measure appears to grant localities additional authority over property disposition, though the specific properties and conditions are not detailed in the available bill summary.

Why is this important

Local governments frequently need to divest underutilized or surplus properties to raise revenue, reduce maintenance costs, or facilitate economic development. Changes to the authority governing property sales can significantly impact municipalities' financial flexibility and their ability to respond to community needs.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of authority: The bill's specificity regarding which properties qualify and what restrictions apply remains unclear without full text; overly broad authority could bypass needed oversight
  • Public process requirements: Questions about whether adequate transparency and public notice procedures are maintained for property transactions
  • Revenue allocation: Unclear how proceeds from sales would be designated and whether restrictions exist on how localities may use generated funds

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

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