Current Virginia Housing Bills
Signed by Gov. Spanberger:
- Enabling language for expedited affordable housing approval: HB 594 encourages localities to create streamlined, time-certain pathways so that projects serving low- and moderate-income Virginians don't die in administrative limbo.
- Manufactured homes: HB 655/SB 346 ends zoning discrimination against manufactured homes.
- Zoning for ADUs. SB 531 Requires a locality to include in its zoning ordinances for accessory dwelling units in residential areas.
Amended by Gov. Spanberger and returned to the Legislature:
- Faith in Housing: HB 1279/SB 388 removes bureaucratic barriers so they can build the affordable housing their neighbors need.
- Parking Reform: HB 888 lets localities set smarter, modern parking policies and unlock more homes on the same land.
YIMBY Action Launches New State Legislator Housing Scorecards, Starting with Virginia
2025 Virginia State Scorecard
RICHMOND, VA - YIMBY Action announced the release of its first-ever state legislator housing scorecard in Virginia, giving voters a clear picture of how their elected officials are performing on an issue of top economic concern: housing.
Our Virginia Legislative Scorecard evaluated legislators based on how they voted in 2025 on key housing-focused bills that legalize more homes, fix broken incentives, and streamline permitting.
Please click on the link to learn more about the methodology.
YIMBY Endorsed Candidates Elected on 4 November 2025
The following candidates endorsed by our chapter won their elections and will be serving in the following positions:
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Commonwealth Housing Coalition
We are a member of the Commonwealth Housing Coalition.
Founded in 2023, the Commonwealth Housing Coalition (CHC) works to grow Virginia’s supply of homes by advancing legislation that removes barriers to home construction. We envision a future where homes are both affordable and abundant.
