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VA HB408

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Reid

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Enterprise Zone Housing Availability Grant Program to incentivize affordable housing development within Virginia's enterprise zones

  • Targets households earning between 80% and 120% of area median income (AMI) as eligible occupants for properties receiving grants

  • Provides grants at 20% of eligible costs exceeding $500,000 for new construction or $100,000 for rehabilitation/expansion, with a 25% rate for major developers spending over $20 million

  • Caps grants at $100,000 per building over five years for projects under $5 million, $200,000 for projects between $5-20 million, and $300,000 for major projects exceeding $20 million

  • Requires rent to remain at or below 24% of monthly AMI for 10 years, and imposes resale price restrictions tied to AMI changes for sold properties during the same period

Legislative Description

Enterprise Zone Housing Availability Grant Program; established.

Last Action

Left in Committee Appropriations

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/18/2026
Appropriations: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources1/17/2026
Appropriations1/12/2026

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