Every spring, NVAR compiles legislative and regulatory policy goals for the coming year into a document called the NVAR Legislative Program.
The Legislative Program is developed over several months based on feedback given by NVAR members. The process begins in March, when NVAR committees and forums are asked to submit issues to the NVAR Public Policy Committee for consideration. Individual Realtors® may also submit issues to the committee. A task force researches these issues and recommends pertinent ones for inclusion in the Legislative Program.
Once a draft program has been developed, the Public Policy Committee reviews it and sends a final draft to NVAR’s Board of Directors for consideration. Following approval by the Board, NVAR forwards the program to the Virginia Association of Realtors® for inclusion in the statewide list of legislative priorities.
Your voice is important to us. If you have suggestions for items we should be looking into please email us at govaffairs@nvar.com OR fill out this quick form.
FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A Weekly Roundup of Public Policy News
Feb 21, 2025, 10:36
by
Hannah Jane Costilow
Welcome to FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of public policy issues and headlines from around the Northern Virginia Region, the Commonwealth, and Capitol Hill.
by Danielle Finley, Associate Director of Political Engagement
Welcome to FIVE FOR FRIDAY: A weekly roundup of Public Policy Issues and Headlines. In this Issue: 1. Tariffs and trade uncertainty leave port real estate markets in flux 2. Stricter Short-Term Rental Regulations Up for Alexandria City Council Review 3. Election format, climate, Melwood plan and more on County Board's agenda 4. Proposed redevelopments on Jermantown Road in Oakton receive final approval 5. Fairfax County seeks land rights for new Tysons West sewer line.
By ASHLEY FAHEY, Washington Business Journal
Port real estate markets may see impact from changing trade policy and higher tariffs under President Donald Trump, but how and to what extent remain largely unclear.
Short-term rental hosts and guests could be faced with stricter guidelines in Alexandria if approved by the city council. On Feb. 22, Alexandria City Council will receive a proposal on new regulations for short-term rentals. Short-term rentals refer to rooms of homes rented to a person for less than 30 days. These types of rentals are permitted in the city with guidelines. The new proposed guidelines would continue to allow short-term rentals with new policies on occupancy, parties and events, parking, accessory dwelling units, complaint resolutions, permit applications and neighbor notifications.
By SCOTT MCCAFFREY, ARLnow
Ranked-choice voting, a climate resolution, the contentious Melwood development proposal and the draft Fiscal Year 2026 county budget are all on the agenda for a County Board meeting slated for Saturday (Feb. 22).
By SCOTT MCCAFFREY, FFXnow
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved two redevelopment proposals on Tuesday (Feb. 18) that will turn areas in and around the Flint Hill Office Park near Jermantown Road in Oakton into residential communities. The proposals to redevelop Redwood Plaza (10600 Arrowhead Drive) and a portion of the Flint Hill Office Park (10530 Rosehaven Street) were both approved unanimously.
By ANGELA WOOLSEY, FFXnow
Fairfax County is making headway in its push for the land rights needed to allow construction of a new sewer line in western Tysons.