Cavco Hosts Governor for Signing of Bipartisan HB 655 and SB 346 Zoning Reform
CVCO•Cavco Industries hosted Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger at its Rocky Mount facility for the ceremonial signing of House Bill 655 and Senate Bill 346, which take effect July 1, 2026. The measures mandate that manufactured homes be allowed wherever site-built homes are permitted and bar stricter local zoning rules.
1. Bill Signing Ceremony at Rocky Mount Facility
On June 1, Cavco Industries hosted Governor Abigail Spanberger and state lawmakers at its Rocky Mount, Virginia production facility for the ceremonial signing of House Bill 655 and Senate Bill 346.
2. Key Provisions of New Zoning Legislation
The bipartisan measures, effective July 1, 2026, require localities to permit qualifying manufactured homes in areas zoned for site-built homes, bar more restrictive local rules, and limit separate regulation in areas without zoning ordinances.
3. Implications for Cavco’s Virginia Operations
By expanding placement opportunities and addressing an estimated 200,000-unit affordable housing shortage, the reforms are poised to increase Cavco’s regional shipments and support growth at its Rocky Mount plant.
