Local Market & Legal Updates

      Virginia’s New Law Turns Winchester Buildings Into Homes What Does Virginia’s New Conversion Tax Law Mean for Winchester? Virginia’s new SB 181, effective July 1, 2026, lets local governments offer a partial property tax exemption to owners who convert older commercial, retail, or religious buildings into residential units. To qualify, the building […]

      Virginia’s New ADU Law: What It Means for Winchester Homeowners Can Winchester, VA Homeowners Build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)? Starting July 1, 2027, Virginia law will require every county – including Frederick, Clarke, and Warren – to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by right in single-family zones, cap permit fees, and […]