Residential Land Development and Construction Fee Survey
Section 15.2-2209.3 of the Code of Virginia directs the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to annually collect reports regarding fee revenue from localities with a population greater than 3,500. The report shall contain the total fee revenue collected by the locality over the preceding calendar year in connection with the processing, reviewing, and permitting of applications for residential land development and construction activities. DHCD utilizes a survey tool to assist localities in the preparation and submission of this required report.
- 2025 Local Residential Construction Fees Data
- 2024 Local Residential Construction Fees Data
- 2023 Local Residential Construction Fees Data
The interactive Local Residential Construction Fees Survey Dashboard displays summary data of the information submitted by the localities in accordance with the provisions of Section 15.2-2209.3 of the Code of Virginia.
View the local residential construction fees dashboard here
Policy Document:
Chapter 653 of the 2025 Acts of Assembly directed DHCD to develop a document describing strategies that a locality may consider when implementing an ordinance to stimulate affordable housing and strategies on property owned by property-tax-exempt nonprofit organizations.
