Often, recurring issues warrant the adoption of broad policy statements to serve as a guide for the Lehigh Valley Association of REALTOR® (LVAR) when reviewing legislative initiatives that impact the real estate industry. The statements explain where REALTORS® stand on important policy issues. Click on the links below to view policy statements adopted by LVAR’s Government Affairs Committee and affirmed by the Board of Directors. Realty Transfer Tax Use & Occupancy Ordinances Impact Fees Spot Reassessment Countywide Reassessment Lehigh Valley Rail Study