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Legislative Agenda

See what we’re asking the General Assembly to pass next session to expand housing choice for all Virginians.

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Our Advocacy Campaigns

HOME of VA builds and joins coalitions to change the rules and level the field.

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Allies for Housing Action

Passing laws to strengthen and expand renters’ rights statewide.

Commonwealth Housing Coalition

Advancing legislation that removes barriers to building homes.

Homes for All Our Neighbors

Calling for equitable zoning in Richmond while preventing displacement.

Housing Without Barriers

Ending blanket criminal background bans in Virginia rental housing.

Land Use Reform in Chesterfield County

Shaping a new comprehensive plan to expand housing opportunity.

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Impact Litigation

HOME of VA’s fair housing attorneys take on legal cases that can change the rules for everyone.

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Our Impact

How we make a difference, defending rights and expanding access.

Research & Reports

Decades of research by HOME of VA on expanding housing opportunities.

Latest News

Media coverage and our own updates on what’s up at HOME of VA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our policy work, how bills become law in Virginia, and how you can get involved.

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  • Does HOME endorse candidates for office?

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    No. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, HOME of VA is non-partisan. We advocate for policies that can expand housing access and ensure the protections of fair housing laws. Equal housing laws are civil rights — not politics. Learn more about our advocacy –>

  • How do I sign up for action alerts?

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    Sign up on our Take Action page. We will email you when a bill reaches a key committee or a floor vote, and tell you what is at stake, who to contact, and how to make your voice heard.

  • What is HOME’s legislative agenda?

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    During each annual session of the Virginia General Assembly, HOME of VA leads a policy agenda focused on expanding access to safe, stable, quality housing for all. We built partnerships with advocates and lawmakers to champion policy solutions. Learn about our current and past policy agendas –>

  • How does HOME decide which bills to support?

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    We start with what our clients tell us. Our counselors, investigators, and attorneys work with Virginians every day, and they see certain obstacles come up again and again. Our policy team works with our housing counselors and fair housing advocates to figure out which barriers a change in the law could remove. A bill earns our support when it answers a problem we encounter in our own work with Virginians facing housing instability. Learn about our legislative agenda –>

  • What housing policy issues does HOME work on?

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    We work on the laws that decide who can live where. That includes renters’ rights and eviction protections, barriers that keep new homes from being built, exclusionary zoning rules, and screening practices that unfairly shut people out. Every policy we support springs from our mission: ensuring equal access to housing for all Virginians. Learn about our legislative agenda –>

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