Lawmakers pitch reforms for Virginia’s building code update to boost supply, affordability

States Newsroom · October 22, 2026

Every three years, Virginia updates its building code, requirements for new construction that account for safety standards and energy efficiency. As the state readies for its next update cycle in 2027, some lawmakers are flagging a series of reforms they argue can help increase housing supply and address affordability…

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