Henrico RECAP program would lock in real estate tax bills of qualifying owners

Tax relief program for seniors, disabled homeowners would build on REAP Program

Henrico County is proposing a tax relief program that would cap the real estate tax bills of qualifying homeowners who are older or disabled, helping to mitigate the higher costs associated with rising property values.

Henrico broadens strategy for increasing access to affordable housing

Henrico has partnered with nonprofit housing developers to sell 12 new or renovated homes to working individuals and families with lower or moderate incomes. To get the maximum impact, the effort has focused on an area of historic Highland Springs, where 10 of the homes are within 1 mile of each other.

With opioid settlement grants, Henrico seeks ‘treatment for the moms’, ‘prevention for the kids’ 

County enhances programs to address damage caused by opioid epidemic

With the first wave of grants from the national opioid settlement, Henrico County is strengthening its programs and services for individuals working to recover from substance use disorder, particularly mothers and their children.

Pedestrian improvements to greet students as new school year begins Monday

Henrico County has prepared for a safe start to the school year by adding crosswalks, signs with flashing lights and other pedestrian improvements near several schools.

By Tuckahoe Elementary School, crews recently built additional sections of sidewalk with ADA ramps along Forest Avenue as well as a crosswalk with a 6-foot-by-12-foot pedestrian refuge island at Forest and Silverspring Drive.

Henrico EDA approves purchase of Scott Farm for GreenCity development

Authority also authorizes agreement with Markel|Eagle for residential portion

Henrico County is excited to announce Markel|Eagle Partners LLC as another partner for the development of the $2.3 billion GreenCity “eco-district.”

The announcement comes as the Henrico Economic Development Authority (EDA) today approved agreements to secure a key property for the more than 200-acre development.

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves real estate tax credit for 2nd consecutive year

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.

Championship pickleball courts coming to Pouncey Tract Park

Board of Supervisors approves construction contract for 12-court complex

A 12-court pickleball complex, with two championship courts, covered spectator seating and LED sports lighting, will be built at Pouncey Tract Park in western Henrico County.

Nonprofit mobile food pantry is on the move

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.