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Henry County Builds Homes, Boosts Local Economy | Roanoke News
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- Jul 27, 2026
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Henry County is slashing building fees to jumpstart housing construction, targeting projects over $100K until July 2028 — a bold move to lure workers to live locally amid a booming job market. While small for single homes, the waiver packs a punch for large developments, part of a broader strategy to reverse decades of decline after the textile boom faded. With aging housing stock and a commuter-heavy workforce, the county’s pushing tax rebates, infrastructure aid, and even demolition of unsafe homes to build a more livable, sustainable future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6de191d0b4e69918