Nothing reported in Unincorporated Henry County yet
Who decides here: the Henry County Board of Supervisors decides on zoning for land outside city and town limits.
Local votes and rules
📜 Data center rules
Supervisors unanimously adopted strict data center rules: a special data center zoning district (none exists yet), three public hearings, six impact studies, closed-loop cooling only, a 75-foot height limit, and side and rear setbacks of 500 to 1,000 feet. Some residents still asked for a moratorium.
Aug 26, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Unincorporated Henry County. - Go to county meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Unincorporated Henry County: Appalachian Power Co. (company) or City of Martinsville (not available).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Virginia.