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HB 2077

Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund; loan and grant program, eligible recipients.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Betsy Carr and 3 co-sponsors

Virginia creates a Community Flood Preparedness Fund offering loans and grants to help local governments and eligible organizations finance flood mitigation and preparedness projects, effective July 1, 2025.

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Bill Summary · HB 2077

Legislative bill overview

HB 2077 establishes the Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund, a loan and grant program designed to help eligible recipients—primarily local governments and certain organizations—finance flood mitigation and preparedness projects. The bill creates a funding mechanism and defines which entities can access these resources to reduce flood vulnerability in their communities.

Why is this important

Virginia faces increasing flood risks from both storm surge and inland flooding, which threatens infrastructure, property, and public safety. By creating dedicated funding for preparedness projects, the bill enables communities to undertake protective measures proactively rather than managing reactive disaster recovery, potentially reducing long-term economic losses and improving resilience.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and amount: The bill's fiscal impact statement would clarify whether adequate state resources are allocated or if this creates unfunded obligations for participating entities
  • Eligibility criteria and equity: Questions may arise about whether the definition of "eligible recipients" fairly distributes benefits across urban, suburban, and rural communities with varying flood risks and financial capacity
  • Loan versus grant balance: The mix of loans (which require repayment) versus grants could disproportionately burden smaller municipalities with limited budgets, potentially creating implementation disparities

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

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