All updates
- X · Action Alert! We need affordable homes NOW! Remove the delay clause from Faith In Housing! https://t.co/7W6FtoMnwP
- X · Well said, Senator. @SpanbergerForVA, are you hearing this? “When local governments across the state are making it too difficult and expensive to build a house or to build more housing where we need it, that's the time we have to step up and do something about it." - @ssurovell
X · You know we'll be at the Zoning Advisory Committee on 9/10 at 4pm! 📣 🍻 After, join us for a drink at Chestnut Flats: A new townhome community that replaced a vacant building 🌆 See whats possible when we say "Yes!" to new homes & meet some new friends! https://t.co/hY6tJ8e7QU https://t.co/7eiRjeRu2l
X · New poll shows Virginians rank housing costs as their #1 problem 🏠 ✅ 84% want state lawmakers to take action NOW ✅ 73% say Virginia lacks enough affordable homes ✅ Bipartisan support (65%+) The message to lawmakers is clear: Legalize housing! https://t.co/JdXGaD7iaD https://t.co/hXcgkk5Aet- X · “I don’t care how much you love working people. They can’t afford a house bc all the rules in your state make it prohibitive to build. And zoning prevents multifamily structures because of NIMBYs." - President Barack Obama https://t.co/m1mxlmS8YN
X · NINE active buyers for every home for sale 🥵 Our housing shortage creates bidding wars and drives up prices. End the shortage. Legalize housing. Sign the petition to tell city hall we need more homes: https://t.co/b2Q1FB8SrM https://t.co/0NroS16O2y- X · We did not have Ilana Glazer talking about single stair reform on our 2025 bingo sheet, but we love to see it 🌆
- X · It's deeply frustrating that exemptions from growth are being considered for the most affluent & opportunity-rich neighborhoods. No neighborhood should be exempt from change or experience to all of the city’s change. Every neighborhood must do their part. https://t.co/Vn0eWP32fp
- X · At a construction site? With signs that say “Making Virginia More Affordable?” 👀 Very excited to read Spanberger’s housing platform!
X · RVA YIMBY is proud to endorse @SenatorHashmi in the Dem Primary for Lt. Governor. She understands that we must provide more homes for our friends and neighbors in order to bring housing affordability to Virginia. https://t.co/mp9VPVXEXP- X · New neighbors aren't the problem; not enough homes are: “We need these homes because 55,000 people have moved here since 2020, and we have not built 55,000 new homes. There’s low supply and high demand. That’s Econ 101.” https://t.co/I21Oqf46ba
- X · Exciting to hear gov candidate @RepSpanberger tie supply and affordability together! We’re looking forward to learning more about her housing platform! 🏗️ 🏡
X · It’s a full house for the Fall Line! We’re proud to support the Option 1 alignment. We need efficient, multi-modal infrastructure to provide non-car connectivity between communities. https://t.co/PE7NO1oGrt- X · We’re proud to support the preferred alignment of the Fall Line Trail through Bryan Park! The trail is a key piece of RVA’s non-car transportation network, supporting more housing & promoting emission reduction goals 🏡 🚲 💨 Read our letter of support: https://t.co/OmiNEYCqwa
X · Loved seeing folks from across Virginia at the Housing Happy Hour! Great beer, great company, and engaging discussion about tackling Virginia's housing shortage with Sen. VanValkenburg, Del. Thomas, and Del. Simonds. The momentum is building for 2026 🏗️🏘️ https://t.co/e1O2KnX5gX
X · Join us at Final Gravity Brewing to celebrate our pro-housing legislators with special guest, Sen. @ScVanValkenburg . Whether you're passionate about zoning reform or need to vent about how much your rent went up, this event is for you. See you there! https://t.co/EPc7L5OQwD https://t.co/NpcPAud588- X · "Builders in these regions are often willing to reduce prices to maintain sales. These adjustments in the new construction market also create a cooling effect on the resale market, as some buyers shift their focus to new homes where deals are available." https://t.co/TVoS62lpOY
X · Tonight's the last Code Refresh Open House! Be sure to swing by and let 'em know we need by-right duplexes, human-scaled development, and MORE HOMES. When you're done, come by Barcode starting at 6:30 to hang out and maybe grab some YIMBY swag. RSVP here: https://t.co/utouNSkx69 https://t.co/A3QjPw2tks- X · An affordable housing bird in the hand is worth 2 industrial birds in the bush. 🦉 Our members were excited to support 350 affordable, new homes and we're glad City Council agreed. https://t.co/4mQUmdULpK
- X · We're glad to see Henrico moving the needle in the right direction! But when home prices have risen 47% in four years, we've got a long way to go. Who knows what's next... maybe parking minimums? 🤔
How we work
Reform the rules
Back zoning reform and streamlined permitting so more homes are legal to build, especially near transit and jobs.
Educate & engage
Turn out residents to the meetings that matter and make it easy to take a pro-housing position on local projects.
Build partnerships
Work with neighbors, labor, faith groups, and builders toward a shared abundant-housing agenda.
RVA YIMBY is a chapter of YIMBY Action.
One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.