Virginia inches closer to allowing single-stairwell multi-unit buildings

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 568

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Virginia leaders are in the process of updating the state’s building codes, which mandate requirements for future construction, and are exploring an idea that some lawmakers and advocates say could unlock housing development on vacant or underutilized lots.

This week, the state’s Board of Housing and Community Development advanced a proposal to allow single stairways in four-story buildings, setting it up for potential adoption in the next state code requirements.

Sen. Schuyler …

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