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'Yes In God’s Backyard' bills signed into law, teeing up more housing on land owned by Virginia religious groups

The bills passed by the state legislature have bene referred to as “Yes In God’s Backyard” laws. (Mike Platania photo) Two bills that could unlock more land for income-based housing in the Richmond region and around the commonwealth will soon become law. Gov. Abigail Spanberger late last month signed HB1279 and SB388, which will allow certain nonprofit organizations to more easily build affordable housing developments on their properties.  The b…
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Richmond BizSense broke the news in Richmond, United States on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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