Virginia § 36-163 - Sale of public land

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 36-163 — Sale of public land, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 36-163. Sale of public land

Upon designation of an area as a housing revitalization zone, the Commonwealth and any units of local government that own any land within the housing revitalization zone may make available for sale all land within the housing revitalization zone not designated or targeted for some public use with the condition that it be developed.

2000, cc. 789, 795.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 36-163

What does Code of Virginia § 36-163 cover?

Section 36-163 ("Sale of public land") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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