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HB 509 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Zoning; agricultural operations, rental of accessory dwellings.

Summary
Zoning; agricultural operations; rental of accessory dwellings. Provides that no locality shall prohibit the rental for 30 days or more of existing accessory residential dwellings located on property with an agricultural operation. The bill does not apply to areas within a town.
Issues: ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allows rental of existing accessory dwellings on agricultural properties, increasing housing supply and promoting affordable housing development by removing local prohibitions.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 23, 2026
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5
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Committee
3
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #2
lower
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
lower
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