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Virginia’s New ADU Law: Backyard Tiny Houses Get Easier to Build in 2027

Governor Spanberger signed SB 531, requiring every Virginia locality to allow accessory dwelling units by right in single-family zones starting July 1, 2027 — with permit fees capped at $500. Here is what it does, what it does not, and what you could actually…

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