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Subcommittee delays HB 14 30, which would let all localities adopt impact fees

Subcommittee on County, Cities and Towns · February 5, 2026

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Summary

HB 14 30 would expand authority for all Virginia localities to adopt impact fees to fund infrastructure for growth; counties and planning advocates supported the tool while the Home Builders Association urged caution; the subcommittee voted to carry the bill to 2027 for more discussion.

Delegate Cousins presented HB 14 30, which would allow all localities in the Commonwealth to implement impact fees — a tool local governments use to help fund infrastructure needed to support new development. "Impact fees provide a predictable and transparent alternative to ad hoc negotiations, helping local governments plan more equitably and consistently," the delegate said.

Joe Lerch of the Virginia Association of Counties supported the bill as a way to spread costs communitywide rather than rely solely on proffers during rezonings. Eldon James (APA Virginia) said impact fees are a necessary alternative where by‑right development eliminates negotiated proffers. Kimmy Blatt (Southside Relief) voiced support, while Andrew Clark of the Home Builders Association of Virginia urged caution, arguing proffers and existing processes have addressed impacts and that switching systems requires more in‑depth study.

Committee members said the bill warranted additional conversation and moved to carry HB 14 30 to the 2027 session; the motion carried by voice vote.