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VA HB802

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Betsy Carr

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows localities to require owners or their registered agents to annually register buildings vacant for 12+ months that qualify as derelict, criminal blight, or have unauthorized occupants
  • Adds new authority for localities to require annual registration of any building vacant for three or more years, regardless of condition
  • Permits localities to impose an annual registration fee up to $100 to cover processing costs
  • Requires registration forms to include owner or registered agent name and contact information, including telephone number
  • Establishes civil penalties of $200 for failure to register, increasing to $400 for properties in designated conservation, rehabilitation, or blighted areas

Legislative Description

Vacant buildings; registration by registered agents, etc., annually.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/6/2026
Counties, Cities and Towns: Subcommittee #21/28/2026
Counties, Cities and Towns1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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