CHAPTER 121
An Act to amend and reenact § 36-139.9 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Housing and Community Development; local housing policy; report to Department.
[H 356]
Approved April 6, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 36-139.9 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 36-139.9 . Local housing policy; report to Department.
A. Any locality with a population greater than 3,500 shall submit annually to the Department a report summarizing the adoption or amendment of detailing any changes to local policies, ordinances, regulations, or processes affecting the development and construction of housing during the preceding fiscal year. Such report shall contain a description of the following items and, if available, a reference to where additional information can be found on the locality's website:
1. Adoption or amendment of a local proffer policy enacted by the locality pursuant to § 15.2-2298 , 15.2-2303 , or 15.2-2303.1 , including any changes to cash proffer schedules ;
2. Adoption or amendment of any provisions of the zoning ordinance affecting the development, redevelopment, or construction of single-family or multifamily housing , including changes related to density, height, lot coverage, minimum lot size, setbacks, use permissions, parking requirements, or design standards ;
3. Adoption or amendment of any provisions of the subdivision ordinance affecting the development, redevelopment, or construction of single-family or multifamily housing;