News & Updates
DEQ announces formal agreement with Army Corps to expedite mitigation bank review, credit releases; Agreement intended to ease credit shortages impacting development community
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”) to revise the agencies’ respective responsibilities for reviewing applications for new or expanded wetland and...
HBAV Announces 2023 Housing Excellence Awards
On June 3, 2023, the Home Builders Association of Virginia announced 20 Housing Excellence Awards during the 2023 Annual Conference held at The Greenbrier Resort. These awards recognize HBAV members for their dedication, leadership, and engagement in the community and...
Update on HBA of Virginia’s 2023 Legislative Agenda
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...
Virginia DEQ Opens Public Comment on Draft Consolidated E&S and Stormwater Management Regulation
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...
General Assembly Update – January 23, 2023
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...
HBAV 2023 Legislative Agenda
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...
2023 General Assembly Session: Industry Issues in the State Budget
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...
Warner, Kaine Secure Funding to Address Staffing Shortages and Delays at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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...
