Housing in Virginia local government
What Virginia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
819 Virginia meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Virginia with the most housing activity
- Richmond, VA (137)
- Charlottesville, VA (76)
- Alexandria, VA (49)
- Harrisonburg, VA (47)
- Hampton, VA (39)
- Falls Church, VA (29)
- Danville, VA (28)
- Lynchburg, VA (27)
- Manassas, VA (24)
- Herndon, VA (24)
- Madison, VA (19)
- Suffolk, VA (18)
Latest matching meetings
Committee handles routine procedural items with no substantive business scheduled.
This routine standing committee meeting contains no substantive papers, presentations, or discussion items. The body will only handle administrative housekeeping and host a public comment period. No rezonings, contracts, or policy changes are on the docket.
Special exception request for second‑story addition at 520 South Sheppard St
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider five applications for special exceptions to the zoning ordinance. Each request seeks permission to build an addition or accessory structure that does not meet current setback or lot‑coverage requirements. The properties are located at 520 South Sheppard Street, 3908 Sterling…
Board of Zoning Appeals to review airport expansion and land use permits
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider three land use requests. The body will decide on two special use permits and one variance regarding property setbacks.
Commission reviews school construction and residential additions
The Commission of Architectural Review will consider certificates of appropriateness for exterior renovations, additions, and demolitions. The body will also conduct conceptual reviews for a new school and attached housing.
Council to adopt new city code and approve multiple zoning changes
The Richmond City Council will vote on a consent agenda containing multiple special use permits for residential and commercial developments, alongside a major legislative update. Key actions include adopting a new City Code to replace the 2020 version, transferring $480,000 for a fire training facility burn tower, and…
Planning Commission to discuss affordable and faith-based housing ordinances
The Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Housing Advisory Board. The body will discuss Affordable Dwelling Unit and Faith Based Housing Ordinances.
Planning Commission to review ADU and cottage food sales ordinances
The Planning Commission will hold workshops to discuss new ordinances for accessory dwelling units and the sale of cottage food products from residential properties. The body will also continue its third workshop regarding amendments to the sign ordinance.
Housing Subcommittee to review R-2 zoning distribution and scoring matrix
The Rockbridge EDA Housing Subcommittee will discuss the distribution strategy for an R-2 zoning pamphlet. The body will also review, approve, and test updates to an evaluation scoring matrix for candidates.
Housing Commission reviews multiple housing policy updates
The Falls Church Housing Commission will receive several updates on housing-related policies and programs. Topics include an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) policy update, a university‑affiliated research update, the VA Village project status, a tenant relocation policy update, and an affordable living report. The…
Commission to authorize special use of 1110 Oakwood Ave for transitional housing
The Richmond Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes two ordinances and a development review. One ordinance seeks to authorize special use of 1110 Oakwood Avenue for transitional housing in the 7th District. Another amends a prior ordinance for 2300 Ingram Avenue to allow up to seven…
City Council considers $8 million for new substation at former Morgan Olson facility
The City Council will vote on several budget amendments for the 2027 fiscal year, including funding for airport planning, retiree bonuses, and school funding. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the HUD One Year Action Plan for community development.
Board of Zoning Appeals to hear two residential setback variance requests
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two requests to reduce required property setbacks for new homes. The board will also discuss its own bylaws and potential alternate member candidates.
Planning Commission discussed cannabis store locations and homestay rules.
The commission will elect its officers and adopt the FY 2027 meeting calendar. Commissioners also heard staff updates on potential locations for recreational cannabis stores and on draft homestay provisions for short‑term rentals. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
Council considers bonds up to $54 million and a school construction sales tax referendum
City Council will hold public hearings on issuing up to $29 million in public improvement bonds and $25 million in refunding bonds. The body is also considering a referendum for a local general retail sales tax to fund public school capital projects. Other business includes housing grants and zoning amendments for 801…
Planning Commission reviews rezoning of 9007 Center Street for garage and apartments
The Manassas Planning Commission held a work session to consider rezoning request REZ #2026-0002 for the property at 9007 Center Street, which proposes a parking garage and apartments. The commission reviewed a revised Generalized Development Plan, draft proffers, and a downtown redevelopment fact sheet related to the…
Planning Commission to review warehouse and conditional use permit requests
The Goochland County Planning Commission will consider a conceptual master plan for a warehouse/industrial use on 60.58 acres in West Creek Business Park and hear requests for conditional use permits for accessory housing, electronic message boards, and automobile sales.
Human Services Advisory Council discusses housing and continuum of care updates
The Human Services Advisory Council will meet to receive updates on the Continuum of Care and various housing items. Discussion topics include the Virginia Village project, a Community Needs Assessment, and the Northern Virginia Regional Opioid Abatement Authority project.
Planning Commission to review multifamily housing and used car sales permits
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests. These include rezoning and use permits for multifamily residential developments and a permit for a used car sales business.
Human Rights Commission to hold panel discussion with community organizations
The Human Rights Commission will hold a work session featuring a panel discussion with local organizations. The meeting also includes a work plan check-in and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
The committee reviews street and transit improvements across Shockoe Valley.
The Urban Design Committee will review design proposals for multiple Shockoe Valley streets, approve a setback for a new apartment building at 201 Orleans Street, and evaluate architecture for a pavilion at the historic Lumpkin's Jail site. The group will also discuss updates to the city's Urban Design Guidelines.
Housing Advisory Committee to discuss 2026 Code Clean-Up and Missing Middle Working Group
The committee will receive staff updates regarding the annual Development Code cleanup timeline and the Missing Middle Working Group. Members are also scheduled to hold a discussion on committee priorities.
Committee considers affordable housing fund changes and 512 Hull Street amendment
The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee will review legislation to update the Affordable Housing Trust Fund rules and amend grant requirements for a residential project at 512 Hull Street. Members will also discuss measures to improve transparency around the city's payment register and investigate past…
Work session regarding Center Street Parking Garage & Apartments
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to review the rezoning request for 9007 Center Street. The discussion includes a presentation on a revised Generalized Development Plan and draft proffers.
City Council discusses budget amendments, zoning updates, and police technology
The City Council will consider several resolutions including a budget amendment for the city's 300th anniversary and updates to the Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding residential and technology overlay districts.
City Council to consider short-term rental and meat processing permits
The Harrisonburg City Council will consider special use permit requests for short-term rentals and a meat processing facility. The meeting also includes consent agenda items for event permits and the approval of prior council minutes.
EDA approves housing incentives for former Mary Washington Hospital redevelopment
The Economic Development Authority approved a resolution to execute an agreement with 2300 Fall Hill Partners, LLC regarding the redevelopment of the former Mary Washington Hospital property. The board also discussed the Serve and Stay Fredericksburg program and reviewed the FY2027 budget.
Board will discuss the draft Housing Advisory Report
The Housing Advisory Board will first approve the minutes from its June 2, 2026 meeting. It will then hear announcements and staff updates. Finally, the board will review and discuss a draft Housing Advisory Report.
Budget review and donation discussion for Mission Serve
The Bedford Redevelopment & Housing Authority will review action on the FY27 Budget and discuss a donation of funds to Mission Serve. The meeting includes approval of June 2026 minutes and consent agenda items such as financial reports.
Planning Commission to review Ashland Lofts rezoning and text amendments
The Ashland Planning Commission will hear public testimony on a proposed apartment complex at the former Henry Clay Elementary School, a modular housing renewal, and a new zoning district ordinance. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new commissioner and the approval of prior meeting minutes.
Planning Commission recommends denial of Marquis Crossing development
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for a project called Marquis Crossing. The commission is recommending denial of the request to reclassify 13.2 acres of land. The body will also elect officers for FY 2026-2027.
Planning Commission to hold hearings on data center and short-term rental requests
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning amendment for data centers in Industrial districts and a short-term tourist rental permit. The body will also consider authorizations to advertise several other conditional use permits and a zoning text amendment for Aging In Place Communities.
Planning Commission to consider rezoning for The Lindsey Apartments
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and a special use permit. The body will also consider amendments to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances.
Rezoning of 2.698 acres to Planned Multi‑Family for Orchard Ridge Apartments
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on rezoning request REZ26-0759, where Lord & Haile LLC seeks to change approximately 2.698 acres from A‑2 (General Agricultural) to PMF (Planned Multi‑Family) at the corner of Jim Britt Way (Rt 704) and Spotswood Trail (US 33). The agenda also includes four…
EDA to consider FY2027 budget and DORA pilot review
The Economic Development Authority will discuss and potentially adopt its FY2027 budget. Members will also review the DORA pilot program and consider scheduling future Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area events. The board will elect a member to serve on the Virginia Village RFP Evaluation Committee.
Council to decide on $8M substation at former Morgan Olson site
Danville City Council will vote on several budget amendments, including an $8 million substation at the former Morgan Olson facility and a $1.74 million HUD grant to rehabilitate 351 Holbrook Street. Council will also consider final adoption of changes to elderly and disabled property tax exemptions, a reduction in…
Committee reviews off-road motorsports park and residential rezoning
The Preliminary Development Review Committee is holding exploratory meetings for two land-use requests. The body will discuss a large-scale outdoor recreation destination and a request to increase housing density on a small parcel.
Commission reviews $480k fire facility funding and Shockoe Valley infrastructure plans.
The Planning Commission will vote on multiple special use permits for residential and commercial developments across several districts. Staff will also present a $480,000 budget transfer to fund a new fire training burn tower. Additionally, the body will review infrastructure plans for Shockoe Valley and authorize…
City Council adopts zoning amendments for housing and land use
The City Council continued and concluded a public hearing regarding amendments to Chapter 36.2 of the Zoning Code. These changes aim to facilitate context-sensitive housing development and update use tables for industrial and planned unit development districts.
Roanoke City Council repeals ordinance allowing 'Raven' gunshot detection sensors
City Council voted to remove gunshot detection devices from public rights-of-way and approved funding for school board programs. The body also discussed updating city policies regarding employee cannabis use.
City Council considers up to 1% sales tax referendum for public school projects.
The Richmond City Council is reviewing budget adjustments, grant authorizations for affordable housing and historic preservation, and a proposed sales tax referendum for school facilities. The council will also discuss a partnership framework with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to redevelop the…