In this issue: Welcome HBAV’s 2024 Executive Board Upcoming Dates HBAV Day at the General Assembly | January 25 HBAV Reception at NAHB’s IBS | February 27 New Faces, New Leadership: An analysis of Virginia’s 2023 Legislative Elections HBAV Build PAC Records 98.6% Win Rate 2024 HBAV General Assembly Legislative Agenda Code Development – 2021…
Virginia’s legislative elections made national headlines on November 7th, as voters cast ballots in the first election since the district lines were redrawn in 2021. That process – known as redistricting – made some districts more “competitive” and created new districts, some without an incumbent legislator, and others with two or three incumbents in the…
HBAV is seeking a dynamic individual for the full-time position of Communications Manager. The HBAV Communications Manager is responsible for managing all communications for HBAV, ensuring its message is consistent and engaging. This includes responsibility for creating and executing strategies to promote the organization’s programs and services, while developing and implementing communications plans and related…
A snapshot of HBAV’s Legislative & Regulatory work from 2021-2023 – Reducing barriers to residential economic development. HBA of Virginia_Legislative and Regulatory Impact (2021-2023)
Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency marked yet another chapter in the longstanding dispute over the federal government’s authority to regulate wetlands, streams, and other waterbodies. The case centered on the Clean Water Act, which regulates the discharge of pollutants from land development activities into “waters…
The State Water Control Board recently adopted the new Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Regulation (the “VESM Regulation”), the culmination of a multi-year effort to consolidate the Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations (9VAC25-840), the Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Certification Regulations (9VAC25-850), and the Virginia Stormwater Management Program Regulation (9VAC25-870) into a single…
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”) to revise the agencies’ respective responsibilities for reviewing applications for new or expanded wetland and stream mitigation banks and releasing credits to the market. The MOA is one of several initiatives led by…
On June 3, 2023, the Home Builders Association of Virginia announced 20 Housing Excellence Awards during the 2023 Annual Conference held at The Greenbrier Resort. These awards recognize HBAV members for their dedication, leadership, and engagement in the community and Virginia building industry. Congratulations to all our winners! Click here for the full 2023 Award…
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