Housing Crisis
- Falls Church Mayor Backs Limits on Land Use Lawsuit Standing
Mayor Ladi Hardy tells a Virginia subcommittee that restricting standing in zoning challenges would protect local housing reforms from costly delays.
- West Piedmont Planning District Commission Awarded Funding Through Virginia Housing Workforce Housing Investment Program
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission learned back in December that it was awarded $1,000,000 in funding through the Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program.
- Virginia Delegate Cites Housing Crisis in Subcommittee Push to Advance Measure
Delegate Keys-Gamarra signals willingness to move a housing-related proposal while insisting court access must be preserved.
- Richmond Prepares Housing Solicitations for Former Precinct and School Sites
City housing officials plan requests for qualifications and proposals to turn surplus Q Street and Chamberlayne Avenue parcels into mixed-income housing.
- Loudoun County Allocates $29 Million to Housing Fund for Affordable Initiatives
Loudoun County has officially allocated $29 million to its Housing Fund in a sweeping effort to support affordable and attainable housing initiatives across the region. This substantial financial commitment relies on multiple revenue streams, including proceeds from the local cigarette tax and revenue equivalent to one cent of the real property tax rate. According to […]
- Virginia Taxpayers Forced to Foot $17.6 Million Bill for Rapid Rehousing Following Federal Cuts
The state of Virginia is preparing to shoulder a massive financial burden as federal funding for housing programs dries up, forcing local taxpayers to foot the bill. Lawmakers are currently pushing a massive $17.6 million allocation for rapid rehousing efforts in the upcoming biennial budget to cover the sudden gaps left by Washington. Fiscal conservatives […]
- UVA study shows how housing affordability policy, civic engagement and voter turnout connect
A University of Virginia professor’s research aims to illuminate how federal policy that supports affordable homeownership intersects with civic engagement via the ballot box, as housing affordability and access remain top concerns for voters in Virginia and across America. A new study titled “Mortgage Refinancing and Political Participation” explored how remedies in the aftermath of […]
- Fairfax County Approves FY2027 Budget with Increased Investments in Affordable Housing and Home Repair Programs
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently finalized the comprehensive fiscal year 2027 budget, placing a significant emphasis on community spending, expanding affordable housing, and supporting low-income home repair initiatives. The meticulously crafted financial plan includes an overarching annual investment of approximately $52.7 million directed toward housing stability and sustainable
- Data center tax exemption changes still holding up Virginia budget
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott (left) and Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas speak with reporters on Wednesday. (Photo by Charles Paullin/Inside Climate News) This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News (hyperlink to the original story), a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. […]
- Loudoun County Democrats Considers Taxpayer-Funded Land Subsidies for Tiny Homes Amid Soaring Housing Costs
In a move that has sparked debate over fiscal responsibility, members of Loudoun County’s Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board (ADUAB) have discussed subsidizing land costs for multi-unit tiny homes as a potential solution to the county’s escalating affordable housing crisis.
- Housing crisis hidden in plain view
A Roanoke renter asked for a change last year. She needed a walk in shower as her mobility decreased. She offered to pay the installation costs. Her landlord refused.