Virginia Beach City Council is weighing a proposal that could bring nearly 660 new housing units to the Virginia Beach National Golf Course site, along with a childcare center and a reconfiguration of 8 of the course's holes. If approved, it would be one of the more significant infill development decisions the city has made in recent years.
Here's what we know so far — and why it matters.
What the 660 New Housing Units at Virginia Beach National Golf Course Proposal Actually Includes
As of June 17, 2026, Virginia Beach City Council is actively considering a plan to develop the VB National Golf Course site with:
• **~660 residential units** (the exact mix of housing types hasn't been finalized publicly)
• **A childcare center** serving the surrounding area
• **Redesign of 8 golf course holes**, meaning the course would be partially preserved, not eliminated
This isn't a done deal. City Council still needs to vote, and proposals like this typically go through planning commission review, public hearings, and multiple readings before anything is approved.
Why 660 Units Is a Big Number for Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach — like most of Hampton Roads — has faced constrained housing inventory for the past several years. Limited land, rising construction costs, and slower permitting have kept supply tight while demand has stayed strong, partly driven by the region's large military population cycling through on PCS orders.
660 units in a single project is meaningful. To put it in context, most infill developments in Virginia Beach come in well under 100 units. A project this size, if built out, could genuinely move the needle on local inventory — particularly if the unit mix includes options across different price points.
For homeowners in nearby neighborhoods, the concerns are understandable: traffic load, infrastructure capacity, stormwater, and how new density affects the character of the surrounding area. Those are legitimate questions that the public hearing process is designed to surface.
What This Means For You
• **Buyers:** If approved, this adds a future inventory option in a part of Virginia Beach that doesn't see a lot of new construction. Don't count on it for near-term plans, but worth watching if you're flexible on timeline.
• **Homeowners nearby:** Property values near large new developments cut both ways. Increased density can pressure values short-term but often stabilizes once the project is built out and infrastructure catches up. Find out what your home is worth →
• **Investors:** 660 units in a single corridor creates downstream opportunity — surrounding resale inventory often tightens as new construction draws buyers who then sell existing homes.
• **Military/PCS households:** If the unit mix includes rental options, this could expand housing availability for incoming service members who need flexible lease terms near NAS Oceana and other installations.
This proposal is worth following closely. I'll update this post as City Council moves toward a vote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Virginia Beach City Council approved the 660-unit VB National Golf Course development?
Not as of June 2026. City Council is in the consideration phase, which means the proposal is still going through review. Approvals like this typically require planning commission input, public hearings, and multiple council votes before any development can move forward.
Will the Virginia Beach National Golf Course be closed if this is approved?
Based on current details, the proposal includes a redesign of 8 holes rather than a full closure of the course. The golf course would be partially preserved under the plan, though exact details of the redesign haven't been made fully public.
How could this development affect home values in surrounding Virginia Beach neighborhoods?
It depends on the final scope, unit mix, and how infrastructure improvements are handled. Large-scale new construction can create short-term uncertainty for nearby homeowners, but well-planned developments typically have a neutral to positive long-term effect on surrounding values. If you own nearby and want a current read on what your home is worth, Find out what your home is worth →