HB 181: Affordable dwelling unit program; adds Roanoke City to list of localities with authority to provide.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Affordable dwelling unit program; City of Roanoke. Adds the City of Roanoke to the list of localities with authority to provide for an affordable dwelling unit program. The bill provides that such change shall not become effective unless reenacted by the 2027 Session of the General Assembly. The bill also requires the Virginia Housing Development Authority to analyze the potential efficacy of the provisions of the bill for the provision of affordable housing in the City of Roanoke and to report the results of such analysis no later than November 1, 2026.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 913 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 14, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 14, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
4. March 12, 2026Signed by Speaker
5. March 11, 2026Signed by President
6. March 11, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB181ER)
7. March 11, 2026Enrolled
8. March 4, 2026Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
9. March 4, 2026Read third time
10. March 3, 2026Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
11. March 3, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
12. March 3, 2026Rules suspended

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