Virginia HB 509 — Zoning; agricultural operations, rental of accessory dwellings.

Virginia, 2027. HB 509: Zoning; agricultural operations, rental of accessory dwellings.

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Latest action

July 21, 2026 — Continued from last session

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.

A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2288.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to agricultural operations; rental of accessory dwellings.

Sponsors

• John Chilton McAuliff — primary sponsor

Bill text

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Recorded votes

No roll-call votes were supplied for this bill. This does not imply that no vote occurred.

Legislative history

1. July 21, 2026Continued from last session
2. January 23, 2026Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)
3. January 22, 2026Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
4. January 20, 2026Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #2
5. January 12, 2026Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
6. January 12, 2026Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103089D

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