Housing

Diverse, affordable, high quality housing choices throughout the city, for all members of our community, is key to Harrisonburg’s continued progress and growth. That is why Available Housing for All is a focus of City Council Vision.

City of Harrisonburg Housing Activities

• 2021 Comprehensive Housing Assessment and Market Study Project
• Harrisonburg Navigation Center Updates
• ARPA Housing Development Fund

SPARC Program (Sponsoring Partnerships & Revitalizing Communities)

Approved lenders can access mortgage interest rate reductions for eligible homebuyers. More information can be found in the Program Flyer.

• SPARC Program Flyer[138KB]
• SPARC Lock Form [375KB]
• SPARC Counseling Certificate [187KB]

Fee Waiver Pilot Program

Developers can save $4,000 in fees on a new for-sale home – see the flyer for guidelines and details.

• Fee Waiver Flyer [148KB]
• Fee Waiver Reservation Form  [156KB]
• Fee Waiver Request Form [118KB]

Important Documents

• City Housing Services and Programs [116KB]: Additional residential resources available through the City of Harrisonburg
• Local Housing Services and Programs [137KB]: Partner agency resources for renters, homebuyers, and homeowners
• Urgent Housing Support [89KB]: Resources for those facing urgent housing issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, and utility shut-offs.