Supervisor Tyrone Nelson
Number of LEED-certified buildings constructed by the county grows to 22
Highland Springs and J.R. Tucker high schools have been awarded LEED Gold certification
Continue reading Two Henrico high schools earn LEED Gold status from Green Building Council
Henrico will return $11.2 million in surplus taxes to residential and business property owners.
Each credit will be issued in an amount equal to 2 cents per $100 of the real estate’s taxable value.
Credits of $30 or more will be paid in 95,000 checks issued in September. Amounts less than $30 will be applied directly on 16,000 bills.
Continue reading Henrico Board of Supervisors approves real estate tax credit for 2nd consecutive year
With the county’s support, the Henrico Community Food Bank delivers food to thousands
Every day across Henrico County, volunteers drop off fresh produce, meat, bread and other grocery staples to residents who struggle with hunger.
A resident who lives alone considers them a part of her family.
Continue reading Nonprofit mobile food pantry is on the move
So far, nearly 5,000 2nd graders have improved their water skills through the Learn2Swim program
Before heading to the pool, lake or beach this summer, Henrico County Assistant Fire Chief Mark Cumashot urges families to make a water safety plan.
Continue reading Henrico Fire, Schools promote water safety to prevent drownings
Reforestation program will initially focus on Deep Run and Cheswick parks plus a middle school and high school in eastern Henrico
Henrico County is partnering with Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) and the nonprofit organization Capital Trees on a program to expand and strengthen tree canopies at the county’s parks and schools.
Continue reading Henrico, HCPS, Capital Trees partner to enhance county tree canopies 
$14.2 million project includes new alignment near Laburnum, sidewalks, better drainage
With construction equipment staged nearby, Henrico County officials gathered today for a ceremonial ground-breaking on work to improve Creighton Road between Sandy Lane and North Laburnum Avenue.
Continue reading Henrico celebrates start of improvements to Creighton Road
Highlights include personal property tax rate cut, funding for ’22 bond projects, incentives for hotel development, raises for county and HCPS employees
Update: The Board of Supervisors on April 25 voted unanimously to approve Henrico County's proposed budget for fiscal 2023-24.
Henrico County is outlining more details of its proposed budget for fiscal 2023-24, two weeks after announcing plans to include its second real estate tax credit in two years to help homeowners manage the impacts of rising property values.
Continue reading Henrico rolls out more details of proposed budget for fiscal 2023-24
95-gallon rolling carts will be delivered to 90,000 homes beginning in May
Henrico County is partnering with the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority and The Recycling Partnership to provide 90,000 county homes with “super can” recycling carts — at no cost to recipients.
Continue reading Henrico, CVWMA to boost curbside recycling program by replacing bins with carts
Sandston park will feature skate park, pump track, nature and water play areas, memorial garden and events lawn
Site work is expected to start in late February on Taylor Farm Park in Sandston – the first large community park to be built in the Varina District since Dorey Park opened in 1982.
Continue reading Board of Supervisors awards contract for development of Taylor Farm Park
Homeowners would receive amount equal to 2 cents per $100 of home’s assessed value
For the second consecutive year, Henrico County is proposing to give the owners of residential and business properties a credit on their real estate taxes to help offset rising values.
Property owners would receive an amount equal to 2 cents per $100 of their real estate’s taxable value for 2023. For example, a single-family home with the median assessed value of $367,000 would generate a credit of $73.40. ($367,000/100 x .02=$73.40)
Continue reading Henrico proposes real estate tax credit for 2nd consecutive year
Proposed arena design and operating features would establish it as the ‘greenest’ arena in America.
GreenCity Partners and ASM Global announced today they have entered into an agreement for the development and operation of the proposed 17,000-seat GreenCity Arena in Henrico County. The venue will be designed for touring concerts, family shows, sports and tournaments, and will be a central feature of the $2.3 billion development.
Continue reading GreenCity partners with ASM Global for development and operation of proposed Henrico County arena
‘Refreshed’ Sandston Branch Library reopens to community
A brighter, more modern Sandston Branch Library reopened Wednesday with a celebration of its recent improvements, which include user-friendly shelving and fresh carpeting and paint throughout the building.
Continue reading ‘This is what a library is supposed to feel like’
Plan would give a credit based on a 52-cent rate cut, make 1st payments due Aug. 5
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors will consider a personal property tax relief proposal that would give residents an additional 60 days to make their first payments and provide a credit on year-end bills to offset higher-than-expected vehicle values. With the credits, the county would provide an effective 52-cent reduction to the personal property tax rate for 2022, based on current estimates.
Continue reading Henrico proposes personal property tax relief to offset rising vehicle values