Committee adopts permissive ADU bill, adds 'tiny homes' definition
The committee adopted a substitute that combines two ADU bills and adds a statutory definition for tiny homes (400 square feet or less). Sponsors said the change preserves local control while offering more housing options.
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Senate Committee on Local Government — Richmond, Jan. 13, 2025 — Lawmakers advanced a permissive bill that would allow Virginia localities to consider accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — and now tiny homes — as part of local housing options. The committee adopted language that incorporates Senate Bill 1256 into Senate Bill 932 and added an explicit definition of tiny homes as dwellings of 400 square feet or less, excluding lofts.
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