Real Estate Late on rent? New Virginia law gives tenants more time and protection from eviction An extended grace period, a statewide diversion program and other measures aim to help renters stay in their home. Click here to read more , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury July 20, 2026
Government Virginia inches closer to allowing single-stairwell multi-unit buildings Housing reform advocates and homebuilders say it can help solve housing shortage while emergency personnel caution safety Click here to read more , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury May 18, 2026
Government Spanberger marks first 100 days with focus on healthcare, housing and energy affordability State budget progress uncertain as governor awaits lawmakers’ spending plan Click here to read more , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury April 28, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Slate of new Virginia laws address health care and housing affordability Building on campaign promises by the governor and Democratic lawmakers, health care and housing affordability bills dominated the 2026 legislative session Click here to read more , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury April 10, 2026
Government Henrico Community Revitalization director: Data from report helping guide county’s response to affordable housing crisis Click here to read more , and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter March 19, 2026
General Assembly 2026 What’s alive and what’s dead at the Virginia General Assembly’s 2026 midway point , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury , and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury , and Samantha Willis, Virginia Mercury February 19, 2026
General Assembly 2026 State bill aims to designate local zoning districts for homes on small lots , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury February 16, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Democrats celebrate a handful of housing affordability bills clearing the House of Delegates , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury February 11, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Democrats try to ‘balance’ renters’ rights with landlords’ rights in proposed housing bills , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury February 2, 2026
Community Vitality During 'State of Housing' event, Vithoulkas details housing programs that work, urges local flexibility , and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter January 27, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Virginia Senate Democrats pledge action on affordability as 2026 session begins , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury January 15, 2026
General Assembly 2026 What to watch as Virginia’s 2026 General Assembly returns to Richmond , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury , and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury January 12, 2026
Community Virginians say housing costs are a crisis, want lawmakers to act , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury August 21, 2025
Government Henrico Planning Commission to weigh 3 residential developments in Fairfield District, data center in Varina Aug. 14 , and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor August 8, 2025
Government ‘A smack in the face:’ Vouchers holders fear federal housing cuts , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury June 4, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Virginia housing advocates promote legislation to foster affordable options, end homelessness , and Seraina Caviezel, Richmond Capital News Service February 10, 2025
affordable housing Why this organization is urging businesses to help address affordable housing needs in Henrico, Richmond region , and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher January 23, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Housing proposals spark clash over state and local roles in Virginia , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury January 21, 2025
Top News 2 new Henrico townhome communities become first beneficiaries of Affordable Housing Trust Fund program , and Citizen Staff Reports November 11, 2024
Government A look at how federal plans could make the costs of housing more affordable , and Special to the Citizen August 21, 2024
General Assembly 2024 Bills to cap rent increases don’t advance this session , and Special to the Citizen February 14, 2024
Community Renters in state’s main professions spend well over 30% of income for housing , and Special to the Citizen May 9, 2023
Henrico News Minute podcast Henrico News Minute – March 13, 2023 , and Citizen Staff Reports March 13, 2023