Your Voice at Virginia's Capitol
HBAV is the leading advocate for Virginia’s residential construction industry — fighting for housing affordability, sensible regulation, and pro-growth policy at every level of government.
Your Business. Our Fight.
Every regulation passed, every fee imposed, every code change adopted — it impacts your bottom line. HBAV ensures Virginia’s builders have a seat at the table when those decisions are made. Here’s where we’re fighting for you right now.
Building Codes
We participate in Virginia's triennial code adoption process to ensure codes are technically sound, cost-effective, and allow adequate transition time for builders.
Learn More →Environmental Regulations
Builders and developers navigate a complex web of environmental regulations at the local, state, and federal levels. We engage DEQ and the Virginia legislators to keep those policies grounded in sound science and economic reality.
Learn More →Labor & Licensure
Virginia's licensing requirements and labor policies directly affect who can work on your jobsite and at what cost. We push for practical, fair standards through DPOR and the General Assembly.
Learn More →Housing Studies & Data
Good policy starts with good data. We track Virginia housing trends, affordability metrics, and market conditions – and curate the research that informs our advocacy work.
Learn More →General Assembly Sessions
Each session brings hundreds of bills that affect Virginia's builders. HBAV tracks legislation, testifies before committees, and keeps members informed and engaged throughout the year.
Learn More →Tax Credits, Grants & Project Financing
State and federal incentive programs can meaningfully improve project feasibility. We monitor Virginia Housing programs, tax credits, and financing tools available to residential builders.
Learn More →Advocacy & Government Affairs News
DEQ Announces New Policy to Streamline Permit Reviews
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently announced that it will no longer process incomplete or technically deficient permit applications, a change aimed at…
2026 General Assembly Adjourns (Part 2): What HBAV Helped Defeat
The 2026 General Assembly adjourned sine die on March 14, concluding a 60-day session during which lawmakers considered more than 3,600 bills across a broad…
2026 General Assembly Adjourns (Part 1): How HBAV’s Legislative Agenda Fared
The 2026 General Assembly adjourned sine die on March 14, concluding a 60-day session during which lawmakers considered more than 3,600 bills across a broad…