Report spotlights housing challenges in Henrico, Richmond region; Virginia’s 2023 General Assembly mid-session update

Henrico Newsflash – February 9, 2023

Feb 09, 2023

‘A problem for all of us’

Renters in Henrico County have few viable pathways to become homeowners in the county, because their average annual income levels are about $12,000 below than what is necessary to purchase the average-priced Henrico home, according to a recent study from the Partnership for Housing Affordability.

And, the study found, the gap between the household income levels of homeowners and renters in the county has continued to grow in recent years – reaching nearly $46,000 in 2020 ($93,965 for homeowners, $48,081 for renters).

GENERAL ASSEMBLY COVERAGE

Mid-session update: what’s still alive and what’s dead (or on the way there)

Virginia lawmakers aren’t agreeing on much these days, but 93 of 100 members of the House of Delegates could at least find common ground on which Virginia pony is the best pony.

“It is time the Commonwealth pony up, and give Chincoteague heritage the recognition it deserves,” Del. Rob Bloxom, R-Accomack, said last week. He got most of his colleagues on board with declaring the famous Eastern Shore pony herd Virginia’s official pony, despite some opposition from lawmakers loyal to the wild mountain ponies of Southwest Virginia’s Grayson Highlands.