As a single mother balancing work against earning a nursing degree, Yvettrise Hoskie thought homeownership was out of her reach. Now, she’s settling into a Henrico County townhome development.
The county’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund helped with her downpayment, but the financial assistance was made possible by one of the state’s more controversial neighbors — data centers.
The fund was created in 2024 and helps first-time homebuyers making between 60% and 120% of the area’s median income. The fund is fueled by data center tax revenue…