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Henry County Builds Homes, Boosts Local Economy | Roanoke News
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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.
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