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VA HB802
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Betsy Carr
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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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