In an effort to improve access to affordable housing and employee retention, Henrico officials are advancing plans to help some county employees pay for their first home purchases. Officials anticipate that million in the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget will be earmarked for down-payment and closing cost assistance, which could help about 120 employees, Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Nelson told the Citizen. The median price of a house in the area – about 0,000 – is not affordable for many entry-level county employees such as teachers, firefighters and police officers, he said. Henrico general government or Henrico County Public...Article LinkSupport the show