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SB296

County manager plan of government; affordable dwelling unit ordinance.

Status:
In Senate

Latest Action: Jan. 13, 2026
Senate: Referred to Committee on Local Government

Chief Patron:
Barbara Favola (D)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. County manager plan of government; affordable dwelling unit ordinance.

Increases local authority over affordable housing for counties that have adopted the county manager plan of government (Arlington County) by (i) potentially increasing the cash contribution to the county's affordable housing fund by developers in lieu of providing affordable dwelling units and (ii) providing that applications for a special exception approval for a change of use of an existing building from commercial to residential may be subject to an affordable housing requirement. (Less)
  • Bill History

  • 01/13/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104771D
  • 01/13/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Local Government