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VA HB143
Bill
Status
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Debra Gardner
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AI Summary
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Requires the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) to assess surplus state property for affordable and middle-income housing feasibility within 180 days and solicit interest from eligible housing developers before public sale
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Defines "affordable and middle-income housing" as housing for households earning up to 120% of area median income, or 150% in rural areas
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Creates a 90-day exclusive listing period for certified housing developers to purchase surplus state property for affordable housing, with properties eligible to be sold below fair market value with Governor approval
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Requires a recorded covenant ensuring affordable housing use for at least 30 years on any property transferred to eligible organizations under this program
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Mandates localities maintain and publish online inventories of fee-simple properties suitable for affordable housing development and offer such surplus properties exclusively to housing developers for at least 90 days before other disposition
Legislative Description
Surplus real property; prioritization of disposition for affordable and middle-income housing.
Last Action
Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
2/5/2026