Governor Spanberger signed SB 531, requiring every Virginia locality to allow accessory dwelling units by right in single-family zones starting July 1, 2027 — with permit fees capped at $500. Here is what it does, what it does not, and what you could actually build.
Small Houses
Tiny Homes for Families: 40+ Multi-Bedroom, Bunk-Room & Kid-Friendly Tiny Houses
A big, curated roundup of family-friendly tiny homes we’ve featured over the years — two- and three-bedroom layouts, bunk rooms and kids’ lofts, roomy goosenecks, real family tours, and families living tiny on the road.
Tiny Homes for Seniors: 40+ Single-Level, Main-Floor & Accessible Tiny Houses
A big, curated roundup of senior-friendly tiny homes we’ve featured over the years — single-level designs, main-floor and ground-floor bedrooms, roomy park models, real retiree stories, and fully wheelchair-accessible builds.
Retirement Tiny House Guide
Everything you need to know about downsizing into a tiny home for retirement: the real financial savings, aging-in-place design, zoning and where to put it, financing, and how to make the move without regret.
The Jake by Craft House: A Solar-Powered Flagship Modular House with Two Bedrooms
Craft House’s flagship Jake is a 12-meter modular house with an arched glass gable, two bedrooms, a sage-green island kitchen, and a standard off-grid energy package — 8.5 kW solar, a heat pump, and battery storage.
The Samuel by Craft House: A Single-Pitch Modular House with a Big Loft
Craft House’s Samuel is a 10-meter single-pitch modular house with a warm spruce interior, a private ground-floor bedroom, and a spacious 13 m² skylit mezzanine.
The Lukas by Craft House: A Modular Small House with a Loft and a Ground-Floor Bedroom
Craft House’s Lukas is a 28.2 m² modular house with a gable roof, a full island kitchen, a marble bathroom with laundry, and two bedrooms — one on the ground floor and a skylit mezzanine above.
