Housing bills to boost supply, protect tenants on way to Spanberger’s desk

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 1,488

Last Updated: 4 days, 3 hours ago

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While some of the most progressive housing bills did not survive this year’s legislative session, many housing proposals are on their way to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk — some of which she has already stated she will sign into law.

The bills represented a flurry of efforts to address housing issues including affordability, supply, renter protections, and state input on local zoning decisions. Although every idea didn’t make it across the finish line, the …

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