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HB 804

Localities; statewide housing targets.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nadarius Clark and 3 co-sponsors

Virginia bill mandates localities meet statewide housing production targets to increase housing supply and affordability statewide.

Referred to Committee on Local Government
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Bill Summary · HB 804

Legislative bill overview

HB 804 establishes statewide housing targets that localities in Virginia must meet, requiring municipalities to plan for and facilitate a specified amount of housing development. The bill has passed the House and is now in Senate committee review. This represents a state-level mandate to override or coordinate with local zoning and land-use decisions regarding housing supply.

Why is this important

Housing affordability and availability have become critical issues across Virginia, with rising costs pricing out middle and lower-income residents. By imposing statewide targets, this bill aims to increase housing stock and potentially moderate costs through regional planning requirements rather than leaving housing decisions solely to local governments.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. state authority: Localities may resist state-mandated housing targets as an infringement on municipal zoning authority and community planning autonomy
  • Implementation burden: Smaller or rural jurisdictions may lack resources, expertise, or developable land to meet statewide targets, creating compliance challenges
  • Community character concerns: Residents in established neighborhoods may worry about density increases, infrastructure strain, and changes to community character driven by external mandates rather than local preferences

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

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