Earlier This Year, Spanberger Rolled Out Her “Affordable Virginia Plan,” Which Includes Her Priorities for Lowering Housing Costs for Virginia Families

RICHMOND, Va. — Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger continues to lay out her plan to lower housing costs for Virginia families as federal data — highlighted by RadioIQ/WVTF — shows “four out of 10 people who are renting in Virginia cannot realistically afford their rent.”

Last week, on the first day of early voting in Virginia, Spanberger discussed how her Affordable Virginia Plan will save Virginians money and help more families build a life here in the Commonwealth. That includes making it easier for Virginia families, young people, renters, and first-time homebuyers to find housing that meets their needs and fits their budget.

“High costs are the top concern Abigail hears from Virginians across the Commonwealth, and she knows that housing costs are a big part of the problem for both renters and buyers,” said Connor Joseph, Communications Director, Spanberger for Governor. “While Abigail is focusing every day on the decisive steps her administration will take to make sure every Virginia family can find housing that fits their needs and budget, Winsome Earle-Sears is cheering on President Trump’s disastrous policies that are causing costs to skyrocket.”

According to the data, 42 percent of Virginians are considered “rent burdened,” meaning they spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent. This comes as recent polling shows that 37 percent of Virginians say that the high cost of housing is the number-one issue facing the Commonwealth.

BACKGROUND

Earlier this year, Spanberger rolled out her plan to lower costs for Virginians — her Affordable Virginia Plan, which would lower healthcare, housing, and energy costs for Virginia families.

Spanberger has also announced her Growing Virginia Plan and Strengthening Virginia Schools Plan — showing that her administration will have a plan on day one to address challenges facing Virginia’s economy and schools.

As a Member of Congress, Spanberger built a record of working with both Democrats and Republicans to deliver results for Virginians — and was named the most bipartisan Member of Congress from Virginia.

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