The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced two updated program guidelines that are now open for public comment.
Proposed Updates to Private Activity Bond Allocation Guidelines for 2027
DHCD is proposing revisions to its guidelines for allocating the Local Housing Authority Pool and Governor’s Discretionary Pool portions of the Commonwealth’s overall private activity bond volume cap authority. Links to relevant documents can be found here:
- Draft 2027 PAB Guidelines
- Draft Guidelines Explained Section-by-Section
- Appendix A – Documentation Requirements
DHCD will receive public comments through close of business on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Please copy the pab@dhcd.virginia.gov e-mail with comments submitted through Town Hall.
Submit Comment on PAB Here
Private Activity Bonds (PAB) | Accepting comments until Oct. 6
Proposed Updates to Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund (VDAF) Program Guidelines
The 2026 update to the VDAF Program Guidelines reflects new state budget authority and expanded disaster mitigation funding caps. Key changes include continued authorization of $50 million. Also grant prioritization has been refined to align with state and local floodplain management standards. Funding caps for Bridge and Slope Stabilization Assistance have also been increased to better support infrastructure resilience. These updates strengthen Virginia’s ability to respond to and mitigate disaster impacts statewide.
Comments on the VDAF will be received through October 2, 2026 and should be submitted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall. Written comments may also be sent to disasterassistance@dhcd.virginia.gov
Submit Comment on VDAF Here
Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund (VDAF) | Accepting comments until Oct. 2