Tri-Hope Wins Legal Battle for Recovery Housing | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

After years of legal battles, a recovery home in Powhatan County finally gets its shot at full operation thanks to a federal settlement — now housing up to ten residents, including eight in recovery and two peer mentors. The win follows a long fight against county zoning rules that initially classified the home as a “halfway house,” sparking a lawsuit grounded in fair housing protections. Executive director Joel Hughes endured immense stress worrying about residents’ safety, while residents lived in fear of being pushed out. Legal experts say this is a common struggle — many communities deny…