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Income limits for such persons shall be determined for each redevelopment project by an authority by resolution adopted by a majority of its appointed commissioners, shall be adjusted for household size and may be revised as an authority deems appropriate. In connection with a residential housing development, an authority shall have all rights, powers and privileges granted by subdivision 4 of § 36-19;9\n\nAccomplish any combination of the foregoing to carry out a redevelopment plan; and10\n\nExercise such other powers as are authorized by law.B\n\nNo redevelopment plan shall be effective until notice has been sent to the property owner or owners of record in accordance with subsection B of § 36-27 and the redevelopment plan has been approved by the local governing body.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":245259,"text":"An authority may adopt a redevelopment plan for a designated redevelopment area to address blighted areas and in particular is specifically empowered to carry out any work or undertaking in the redevelopment area, including any or all of the following:","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"A1"},"1":{"id":245260,"text":"Acquire blighted areas, which are hereby defined in § 36-3;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"A1","prefix_anchor":"A1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"A2"},"2":{"id":245261,"text":"Acquire other real property for the purpose of removing, preventing, or reducing blight;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"A2","prefix_anchor":"A2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A1","next_prefix":"A3"},"3":{"id":245262,"text":"Acquire real property where the condition of the title, the diverse ownership of the real property to be assembled, the street or lot layouts, or other conditions prevent a proper development of the property and where the acquisition of the area by the authority is necessary to carry out a redevelopment plan;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"A3","prefix_anchor":"A3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A2","next_prefix":"A4"},"4":{"id":245263,"text":"Permit the preservation, repair, or restoration of buildings of historic interest; and to clear any areas acquired and install, construct, or reconstruct streets, utilities, and site improvements essential to the preparation of sites for uses in accordance with the redevelopment plan;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","4"],"prefix":"4","entire_prefix":"A4","prefix_anchor":"A4","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A3","next_prefix":"A5"},"5":{"id":245264,"text":"Provide for the conservation of portions of the project area and the rehabilitation to project standards as stated in the redevelopment plan of buildings within the project area, where such rehabilitation is deemed by the authority to be feasible and consistent with project objectives;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","5"],"prefix":"5","entire_prefix":"A5","prefix_anchor":"A5","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A4","next_prefix":"A6"},"6":{"id":245265,"text":"Make land so acquired available to nongovernmental persons or entities or public agencies (including sale, leasing, or retention by the authority itself) in accordance with the redevelopment plan;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","6"],"prefix":"6","entire_prefix":"A6","prefix_anchor":"A6","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A5","next_prefix":"A7"},"7":{"id":245266,"text":"Assist the reconstruction of project areas by making loans or grants of funds received from any public or private source, for the purpose of facilitating the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or sale of housing or other improvements constructed or to be constructed on land situated within the boundaries of a redevelopment project;","type":"section","prefixes":["A","7"],"prefix":"7","entire_prefix":"A7","prefix_anchor":"A7","level":2,"prior_prefix":"A6","next_prefix":"A8"},"8":{"id":245267,"text":"Acquire, construct or rehabilitate residential housing developments for occupancy by persons of low, moderate and middle income to be owned, operated, managed, leased, conveyed, mortgaged, encumbered or assigned by an authority. Income limits for such persons shall be determined for each redevelopment project by an authority by resolution adopted by a majority of its appointed commissioners, shall be adjusted for household size and may be revised as an authority deems appropriate. 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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 5 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1962, chapter 336; in 1972, chapters 466 and 782; in 1980, chapter 133; in 1988, chapters 572 and 591; in 2006, chapter 784<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":57528,"section_number":"15.2-958.1","catch_line":"Sale of certain property in certain cities","order_by":null,"url":"\/15.2-958.1\/"},{"id":87214,"section_number":"36-27","catch_line":"Eminent domain","order_by":null,"url":"\/36-27\/"},{"id":76094,"section_number":"36-27.2","catch_line":"Limitations on certain housing authorities; exception","order_by":null,"url":"\/36-27.2\/"},{"id":83284,"section_number":"36-48","catch_line":"Creation of Redevelopment Areas","order_by":null,"url":"\/36-48\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":83308,"section_number":"36-19","catch_line":"Enumeration of powers","order_by":null,"url":"\/36-19\/"},{"id":87214,"section_number":"36-27","catch_line":"Eminent domain","order_by":null,"url":"\/36-27\/"},{"id":56393,"section_number":"36-3","catch_line":"Definitions","order_by":null,"url":"\/36-3\/"}],"permalink":{"id":208543,"object_type":"law","relational_id":67710,"identifier":"36-49","token":"36\/1\/7\/36-49","url":"\/36-49\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/36-49\/","token":"36\/1\/7\/36-49","dublin_core":{"Title":"Adoption of Redevelopment Plans","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 36-49","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> An authority<\/span> may adopt a redevelopment plan for a designated redevelopment area<\/span> to address blighted areas<\/span> and in particular is specifically empowered to carry out any work or undertaking in the redevelopment area<\/span>, including any or all of the following: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Acquire blighted areas<\/span>, which are hereby defined in § 36-3<\/a>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Acquire other real property<\/span> for the purpose of removing, preventing, or reducing blight; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Acquire real property<\/span> where the condition of the title, the diverse ownership of the real property<\/span> to be assembled, the street or lot layouts, or other conditions prevent a proper development of the property and where the acquisition of the area by the authority<\/span> is necessary to carry out a redevelopment plan; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Permit the preservation, repair, or restoration of buildings of historic interest; and to clear any areas acquired and install, construct, or reconstruct streets, utilities, and site improvements essential to the preparation of sites for uses in accordance with the redevelopment plan; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Provide for the conservation of portions of the project area and the rehabilitation to project standards as stated in the redevelopment plan of buildings within the project area, where such rehabilitation is deemed by the authority<\/span> to be feasible and consistent with project objectives; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> Make land so acquired available to nongovernmental persons or entities or public agencies (including sale, leasing, or retention by the authority<\/span> itself) in accordance with the redevelopment plan; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

7.<\/span> Assist the reconstruction of project areas by making loans or grants of funds received from any public or private source, for the purpose of facilitating the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or sale of housing or other improvements constructed or to be constructed on land situated within the boundaries of a redevelopment project; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

8.<\/span> Acquire, construct or rehabilitate residential housing developments for occupancy by persons of low, moderate and middle income to be owned, operated, managed, leased, conveyed, mortgaged, encumbered or assigned by an authority<\/span>. Income limits for such persons shall be determined for each redevelopment project by an authority<\/span> by resolution adopted by a majority of its appointed commissioners, shall be adjusted for household size and may be revised as an authority<\/span> deems appropriate. In connection with a residential housing development, an authority<\/span> shall have all rights, powers and privileges<\/span> granted by subdivision 4 of § 36-19<\/a>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

9.<\/span> Accomplish any combination of the foregoing to carry out a redevelopment plan; and <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

10.<\/span> Exercise such other powers as are authorized by law<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> No redevelopment plan shall be effective until notice has been sent to the property owner or owners of record in accordance with subsection B of § 36-27<\/a> and the redevelopment plan has been approved by the local governing body. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nADOPTION OF REDEVELOPMENT PLANS (\u00a7 36-49)\n\nA. An authority may adopt a redevelopment plan for a designated redevelopment\narea to address blighted areas and in particular is specifically empowered to\ncarry out any work or undertaking in the redevelopment area, including any or\nall of the following:\n\n 1. Acquire blighted areas, which are hereby defined in § 36-3;\n\n 2. Acquire other real property for the purpose of removing, preventing, or\n reducing blight;\n\n 3. Acquire real property where the condition of the title, the diverse\n ownership of the real property to be assembled, the street or lot layouts, or\n other conditions prevent a proper development of the property and where the\n acquisition of the area by the authority is necessary to carry out a\n redevelopment plan;\n\n 4. Permit the preservation, repair, or restoration of buildings of historic\n interest; and to clear any areas acquired and install, construct, or\n reconstruct streets, utilities, and site improvements essential to the\n preparation of sites for uses in accordance with the redevelopment plan;\n\n 5. Provide for the conservation of portions of the project area and the\n rehabilitation to project standards as stated in the redevelopment plan of\n buildings within the project area, where such rehabilitation is deemed by the\n authority to be feasible and consistent with project objectives;\n\n 6. Make land so acquired available to nongovernmental persons or entities or\n public agencies (including sale, leasing, or retention by the authority\n itself) in accordance with the redevelopment plan;\n\n 7. Assist the reconstruction of project areas by making loans or grants of\n funds received from any public or private source, for the purpose of\n facilitating the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or sale of\n housing or other improvements constructed or to be constructed on land\n situated within the boundaries of a redevelopment project;\n\n 8. Acquire, construct or rehabilitate residential housing developments for\n occupancy by persons of low, moderate and middle income to be owned, operated,\n managed, leased, conveyed, mortgaged, encumbered or assigned by an authority.\n Income limits for such persons shall be determined for each redevelopment\n project by an authority by resolution adopted by a majority of its appointed\n commissioners, shall be adjusted for household size and may be revised as an\n authority deems appropriate. In connection with a residential housing\n development, an authority shall have all rights, powers and privileges granted\n by subdivision 4 of § 36-19;\n\n 9. Accomplish any combination of the foregoing to carry out a redevelopment\n plan; and\n\n 10. Exercise such other powers as are authorized by law.\n\nB. No redevelopment plan shall be effective until notice has been sent to the\nproperty owner or owners of record in accordance with subsection B of §\n36-27 and the redevelopment plan has been approved by the local governing body.\n\nHISTORY: 1946, p. 278; Michie Suppl. 1946, \u00a7 3145(8b); 1962, c. 336; 1972, cc.\n466, 782; 1980, c. 133; 1988, cc. 572, 591; 2006, c. 784.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}