Action:
HB 170 Amendment (Fair Housing and Appraisal Bias Course)
Action 7109
General Information
| Action Summary |
This action amends the Real Estate Appraiser Board Rules and Regulations to conform to changes resulting from the enactment of Chapter 81 (House Bill 170) of the 2026 Acts of Assembly.
The legislation amended the Real Estate Appraiser Board’s (“the Board”) enabling statute to require applicants for licensure as real estate appraisers to successfully complete a minimum of two hours of education on fair housing and appraisal bias approved or administered by the Board prior to licensure. The legislation also establishes minimum subject matter requirements for this training, including instruction on (i) the legacy of segregation, unequal treatment, and the historic lack of access to housing opportunities; (ii) unequal access to amenities and resources on the basis of race, disability, and other protected classes; (iii) federal, state, and local fair housing laws; and (iv) anti-bias practices. In addition, the legislation requires that any course approved or administered by the Board be reviewed annually by the Fair Housing Board.
The regulatory amendment revises applicable provisions of the regulation to require applicants for licensure to complete a minimum two-hour course on fair housing and appraisal bias in accordance with § 54.1-2013 B of the Code of Virginia. The amendment also changes provisions regarding approval of pre-licensure education offerings to specify the required course content and adds a provision requiring annual review of qualifying courses by the Fair Housing Board, thereby conforming to the Board’s regulations to the statutory requirements.
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
Section 2.2-4006(A)(4)(a) of the Code of Virginia.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8738] |
| Associated Mandates |
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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11319
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Final
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Attorney General review in progress. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Anika Coleman
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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reappraisers@dpor.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-8552
FAX: (866)826-8863
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
