ADA website compliance in Virginia
DC-adjacent. Government contracting and military require Section 508 compliance. Growing tech sector (Northern VA).
$108,638
DOJ first violation
4,000+
Federal lawsuits in 2025
97%
Websites fail WCAG
107
Cities served in Virginia
Virginia disability rights law
Virginia Code § 2.2-3900 prohibits disability discrimination. Emerging digital accessibility requirements.
Federal penalties apply in every state: DOJ first violation up to $108,638. Subsequent violations up to $217,277 each. Demand letters settle for $3,000-$75,000+.
Industries targeted in Virginia
ADA compliance in Virginia cities
Select your city for localized ADA compliance information, local penalty data, and a free website scan.
Virginia Beach
Pop. 454,808 · 20 ZIP codes
Norfolk
Pop. 238,005 · 25 ZIP codes
Chesapeake
Pop. 235,429 · 9 ZIP codes
Richmond
Pop. 226,610 · 54 ZIP codes
Arlington
Pop. 207,627 · 33 ZIP codes
Newport News
Pop. 186,247 · 11 ZIP codes
Alexandria
Pop. 159,467 · 22 ZIP codes
East Hampton
Pop. 147,993 · 14 ZIP codes
Hampton
Pop. 137,148 · 14 ZIP codes
Roanoke
Pop. 100,011 · 44 ZIP codes
Portsmouth Heights
Pop. 99,049
Portsmouth
Pop. 96,201 · 8 ZIP codes
Suffolk
Pop. 88,161 · 8 ZIP codes
South Suffolk
Pop. 80,690 · 8 ZIP codes
Lynchburg
Pop. 79,812 · 10 ZIP codes
Centreville
Pop. 71,135 · 3 ZIP codes
Dale City
Pop. 65,969 · 1 ZIP codes
West Lynchburg
Pop. 65,517 · 10 ZIP codes
Reston
Pop. 58,404 · 7 ZIP codes
Harrisonburg
Pop. 52,538 · 4 ZIP codes
Leesburg
Pop. 51,209 · 4 ZIP codes
McLean
Pop. 48,115
Charlottesville
Pop. 46,597 · 11 ZIP codes
Tuckahoe
Pop. 44,990
Blacksburg
Pop. 44,215 · 4 ZIP codes
Ashburn
Pop. 43,511 · 5 ZIP codes
Danville
Pop. 42,082 · 4 ZIP codes
Manassas
Pop. 41,764 · 6 ZIP codes
Lake Ridge
Pop. 41,058
Burke
Pop. 41,055 · 2 ZIP codes
Annandale
Pop. 41,008 · 1 ZIP codes
Mechanicsville
Pop. 36,348 · 2 ZIP codes
Linton Hall
Pop. 35,725
Oakton
Pop. 34,166 · 1 ZIP codes
Oak Hill
Pop. 33,811
Petersburg
Pop. 32,477 · 4 ZIP codes
Springfield
Pop. 30,484 · 9 ZIP codes
West Falls Church
Pop. 29,207 · 7 ZIP codes
Fredericksburg
Pop. 28,118 · 9 ZIP codes
Sterling
Pop. 27,822 · 5 ZIP codes
Winchester
Pop. 27,284 · 5 ZIP codes
Salem
Pop. 25,432 · 4 ZIP codes
Cave Spring
Pop. 24,922 · 1 ZIP codes
Short Pump
Pop. 24,729
Herndon
Pop. 24,568 · 6 ZIP codes
Staunton
Pop. 24,416 · 3 ZIP codes
South Riding
Pop. 24,256
Fairfax
Pop. 24,013 · 9 ZIP codes
Baileys Crossroads
Pop. 23,643
Chantilly
Pop. 23,039 · 3 ZIP codes
Lincolnia
Pop. 22,855
West Springfield
Pop. 22,460 · 1 ZIP codes
Hopewell
Pop. 22,378 · 1 ZIP codes
Christiansburg
Pop. 21,943 · 2 ZIP codes
Waynesboro
Pop. 21,491 · 1 ZIP codes
Chester
Pop. 20,987 · 2 ZIP codes
Woodlawn
Pop. 20,804 · 1 ZIP codes
Rose Hill
Pop. 20,226 · 1 ZIP codes
Tysons
Pop. 19,627
Montclair
Pop. 19,570
Lorton
Pop. 18,610 · 2 ZIP codes
Midlothian
Pop. 18,320 · 3 ZIP codes
Meadowbrook
Pop. 18,312
Franconia
Pop. 18,245 · 1 ZIP codes
Colonial Heights
Pop. 17,820 · 1 ZIP codes
Culpeper
Pop. 17,557 · 1 ZIP codes
Radford
Pop. 17,403 · 3 ZIP codes
Idylwood
Pop. 17,288
Bristol
Pop. 17,141 · 4 ZIP codes
Laurel
Pop. 16,713
Vienna
Pop. 16,522 · 6 ZIP codes
Bon Air
Pop. 16,366 · 1 ZIP codes
Buckhall
Pop. 16,293
Sudley
Pop. 16,203
Wolf Trap
Pop. 16,131
Fort Hunt
Pop. 16,045
Cherry Hill
Pop. 16,000
Hybla Valley
Pop. 15,801
Manassas Park
Pop. 15,726
Highland Springs
Pop. 15,711 · 1 ZIP codes
Great Falls
Pop. 15,427 · 1 ZIP codes
Merrifield
Pop. 15,212 · 6 ZIP codes
Front Royal
Pop. 15,070 · 1 ZIP codes
Williamsburg
Pop. 15,052 · 4 ZIP codes
Bull Run
Pop. 14,983
East Highland Park
Pop. 14,796
Glen Allen
Pop. 14,774 · 3 ZIP codes
Hollins
Pop. 14,673 · 1 ZIP codes
Groveton
Pop. 14,598
Falls Church
Pop. 13,892 · 7 ZIP codes
Martinsville
Pop. 13,645 · 4 ZIP codes
Kings Park West
Pop. 13,390
Brandermill
Pop. 13,173
Newington
Pop. 12,943 · 1 ZIP codes
Mount Vernon
Pop. 12,416 · 1 ZIP codes
Broadlands
Pop. 12,313
Timberlake
Pop. 12,183 · 1 ZIP codes
Poquoson
Pop. 12,059 · 1 ZIP codes
Fairfax Station
Pop. 12,030 · 1 ZIP codes
Dranesville
Pop. 11,921
Lakeside
Pop. 11,849 · 1 ZIP codes
Sugarland Run
Pop. 11,799
Gainesville
Pop. 11,481 · 2 ZIP codes
Madison Heights
Pop. 11,285 · 1 ZIP codes
Huntington
Pop. 11,267
Lowes Island
Pop. 10,756
Countryside
Pop. 10,072
Frequently asked questions about ADA compliance in Virginia
- Does ADA website compliance apply to businesses in Virginia?
- Yes. The federal ADA applies to all businesses serving the public in Virginia and every other state. Additionally, Virginia has Virginia Human Rights Act: Virginia Code § 2.2-3900 prohibits disability discrimination. Emerging digital accessibility requirements. Courts have ruled that websites are places of public accommodation under ADA Title III.
- How much does ADA website compliance cost in Virginia?
- A comprehensive WCAG 2.1 AA audit costs $1,500-$2,750. Full code-level remediation costs $3,500-$7,500 depending on website size and complexity. Ongoing monitoring starts at $99/month. Since Virginia is a High risk state, the cost of non-compliance is significantly higher.
- What are the penalties for non-compliant websites in Virginia?
- Federal DOJ penalties are up to $108,638 for a first violation and $217,277 for each subsequent violation. Demand letter settlements typically cost $15,000-$40,000. Fully contested lawsuits cost $100,000-$300,000+. In Virginia, additional damages apply: Compensatory damages. Emerging state digital accessibility standards.
- What industries are most targeted by ADA lawsuits in Virginia?
- The most targeted industries in Virginia are: Government Contracting, Technology, Healthcare, Education, Military. Plaintiff attorneys use automated scanners to find WCAG violations on these websites and file demand letters or lawsuits.
- How do I make my Virginia business website ADA compliant?
- Start with a free automated WCAG 2.1 AA scan. Then get a full manual + automated audit ($1,500-$2,750) to identify every violation. Finally, have a professional fix your website's code - alt text, form labels, keyboard navigation, color contrast, ARIA attributes, and semantic HTML. We serve 107 cities across Virginia.
$3,500 to fix your website. Or risk $15K-$300K+ in a lawsuit.
Virginia businesses face the same federal ADA exposure as every other state plus elevated state-level penalties.