MUNI-RICHMOND COUNTYlocal legislationAdopted

Richmond Enterprise Zone Boundary and Incentive Changes

Original title: To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to submit four separate applications to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development to (i) amend the boundaries of Enterprise Zone 19 and Enterprise Zone 28A within the city of Richmond and (ii) modify the local enterprise zone incentive package for the amended Enterprise Zones.

May 26, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Businesses operating within or planning to move into s 19 and 28A will see changes to the geographic area covered by these zones and the specific financial incentives available to them once the state approves the city's application.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Business owners in Enterprise Zones 19 and 28A

These businesses may see changes to the incentives they are eligible for or changes to their eligibility based on the new zone boundaries.

Property owners in or near the zones

Property owners may see their land included in or excluded from the Enterprise Zone, which can impact the attractiveness of their property for commercial development.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 26, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Richmond City Council has authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to apply to the state for changes to the boundaries and s for two specific s. These zones are designated areas where the city offers special incentives to encourage business investment and job creation.

Key Facts

The City Council adopted Resolution 2026-R020 on March 31, 2026.
The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to submit four separate applications to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.
The applications seek to amend the geographic boundaries of Enterprise Zone 19.
The applications seek to amend the geographic boundaries of Enterprise Zone 28A.
The applications seek to modify the local incentive package offered to businesses within these amended zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Enterprise Zone?

An is a designated area where state and local governments provide tax incentives and other benefits to encourage businesses to locate or expand their operations there.

Will my business be affected by these changes?

If your business is located in or near 19 or 28A, the boundary changes or the modification of the may change the benefits available to you. You should contact the city's economic development office for specific details on how your property or business is impacted.

Why It Matters

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Enterprise Zone Optimization

The city is actively managing its economic development footprint by simultaneously adjusting boundaries and incentive structures for multiple zones.

Enterprise Zone 19 Enterprise Zone 28A

Connected Entities

personChief Administrative Officer“Authorized to submit the applications to the state.”Map →

locationEnterprise Zone 19“One of the two zones subject to boundary and incentive modifications.”Map →

locationRichmond“The city where the Enterprise Zones are located.”Map →

organizationVirginia Department of Housing and Community Development“The state agency that must review and approve the city's applications.”Map →

locationEnterprise Zone 28A“One of the two zones subject to boundary and incentive modifications.”Map →

Sources

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