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Board backs resolution to support Surry Village I renovation
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted to approve a resolution supporting the planned rehabilitation of Surry Village I (48 units), allowing the developer to include a local resolution in applications for Virginia Housing funding; the owner said no county money was requested and described a tenant‑first relocation plan.
The Surry County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a resolution supporting the planned renovation of Surry Village I, a 48‑unit family housing complex on Lebanon Road.
A representative for the property manager and owner (introduced as Clark Henry of TMS/Team Associates) told the board the owner is seeking a county resolution to include in an application to Virginia Housing; he said the owner is not asking the county for funding or tax abatements. Henry described a scope of work of roughly $80,000–$82,000 per unit and said the typical relocation approach is to vacate and renovate one building at a time, offer hotel or extended‑stay stipends in limited cases, and provide storage and security when necessary. "We're not asking the county for any money," he said.
Supervisors asked how tenants would be affected. The developer said the plan aims to keep most residents in place; where temporary relocation is needed, the owner has budgeted about $200,000 to support temporary housing and relocation logistics. Supervisor Walter Hardy moved to approve the resolution in support of renovation of Surry Village I; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote (all in favor). The board recorded no conditions on the resolution and did not commit county funds.
The resolution provides the developer a local endorsement to include with applications to state housing programs; board members said they welcome private investment that rehabilitates aging rental stock in the county.
