News & Updates

Over the last year, the HBA of Virginia's Legislative Committee and government affairs team has crafted a robust legislative agenda for the 2023 General Assembly Session. With 13 days remaining in the Session, the vast majority of the HBA of Virginia's 2023...

The State Water Control Board (“the Board”) has opened public comment on the draft “Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation”, which consolidates the current requirements of the Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (9VAC25-840), Erosion and Sediment...

In This Issue: Virginia General Assembly convenes in Richmond for 2023 Session; over 170 bills introduced related to the housing industry HBA of Virginia's 2023 Legislative Agenda Governor and General Assembly members introduce state budget amendments related to...

The Home Builders Association of Virginia is proud to present its legislative agenda for the 2023 session. This year, we are focusing on a variety of issues that will help strengthen and protect our industry in the Commonwealth and beyond. We are committed to...

The General Assembly will be considering the Governor’s proposed amendments to the 2022-2024 budget during the 2023 Session.  Virginia’s state budget has a direct impact on the residential land development and construction industry – it sets funding and staffing...

Just before funding for the federal government was set to expire, Congress passed the omnibus appropriations bill, which was then signed into law by President Biden on December 30. The $1.7 trillion package will fund the government through September 2023 and contains...

Earlier this year, the Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development began the process of adopting Virginia's next building code (the "2021 Code"). Over the last several months, the HBA of Virginia has represented the housing industry at 41 code hearings,...