| Description | Regulations implementing the Fair Housing Law, including the investigation and conciliation of complaints and recommendations for the filing of civil actions by the Attorney General. |
| State Authority | Sections 36-94 (d) and 36-96.20. C |
| Federal Authority | Fair Housing Act of 1968, 42 USCS 3613 |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | To protect the citizens of the Commonwealth through strict enforcement of the Fair Housing Law in the least burdensome, costly and instrusive manner to the citizens of and businesses of the Commonwealth. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | Anika Coleman / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400 Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | reboard@dpor.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-8552 FAX: (866)826-8863 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General Review of Fair Housing Regulations | NOIRA | Stage complete. Comment period ended 06/19/2024. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Amendments to reflect Chapters 17 and 478 Acts of Assembly (2021 Special Session I)
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021. |
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Amendments to incorporate new protected classes enacted by 2020 Acts of Assembly
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2020. |
| General Review of Fair Housing Regulations 2009 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2014. |
| Amendment to Fair Housing Regulations | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/22/2007. |
| Amendment to Fair Housing Regulations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/10/2003. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment to Fair Housing Regulations | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 03/28/2000 before the Secretary's office completed its review. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2023 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 11/18/2019 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 1/27/2016 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 3/9/2012 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |