Enterprise Zone
Location of approved zone in Henrico County
Incentives and assistance offered by Henrico County
How do I know if my business or a property is included in an Enterprise Zone?
Will designation as an Enterprise Zone change the zoning of my property?
What State incentives are available to these firms?
How can I learn more about Henrico County's Enterprise Zone program?
What is an Enterprise Zone?
An Enterprise Zone is a specific area identified by Henrico County and approved by the State for targeting incentives to stimulate business development and job growth. Businesses within the Enterprise Zone can take advantage of State and County financial and technical assistance and other incentives for physical improvements to building, parking areas, and signage.
Location of Approved Zone in Henrico County
Please click on one of the links below to view maps of the zone. The more detailed maps are a larger file size and may take longer to download.
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Maps of the Enterprise Zone |
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West Zone |
East Zone |
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Laburnum Avenue, Mechanicsville Turnpike, Azalea Avenue, and Richmond-Henrico Turnpike (.pdf) |
Nine Mile Road, Audubon Drive, Williamsburg Road, and South Laburnum Avenue (.pdf) |
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Incentives and assistance offered by Henrico County
For qualifying projects, Henrico County will provide financial assistance,
accelerated development processing, permit and fee waivers, a seven year real
estate tax exemption, commercial and industrial rehabilitation grants,
employment and training assistance, and technical assistance. A complete list of
financial and technical assistance and other incentives available to
enterprise zone business is provided in this list 
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How do I know if my business or a property is included in the approved zone?
If you would like to know if your business or property is located in Henrico County's Enterprise Zone, please call the Henrico Department of Community Revitalization at (804) 501-7615. Please click on one of the links below to view a list of the properties included in each of the zones.
List of properties in the West Enterprise Zone
(West Broad Street, Staples Mill Road, Lakeside Avenue, Brook Road, Hungary
Road, Woodman Road, Quioccasin Road, Three Chopt Road, Eastridge Road, and Parham Road)
(Laburnum Avenue, Richmond-Henrico Turnpike, Mechanicsville Turnpike, Nine Mile Road,
Williamsburg Road, Audubon Drive, N. Airport Drive)
Will designation as an Enterprise Zone change the zoning of my property?
No, designation as an Enterprise Zone does not change the zoning of your property.
What State incentives are available to these firms?
There are two state grants: job creation and real property investment.
Job Creation Grant
Depending on the wage paid and benefits provided, grants are available for up to $800 per job per year for five years.
Real Property Investment Grant
Businesses making real property improvements in excess of $100,000 for rehabilitation and $500,000 for new construction are eligible for grants up to 20% of the value of the improvement. Maximum amounts available are $100,000 for rehabilitation and $200,000 for new construction.
For additional information on State incentives contact the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development at (804) 371-7030, or visit the Virginia Enterprise Zone Program website.
How can I learn more about Henrico County's Enterprise Zone program?
Information about the Enterprise Zone and detailed maps can be reviewed at the Permit Centers in the Eastern and Western Government Centers, at any of the Henrico County public libraries, or at the Department of Community Revitalization. For more information concerning the Henrico County Enterprise Zone or for general information on this subject, call the Henrico Department of Community Revitalization at (804) 501-7615.