The Real Estate office is responsible for maintaining all real property records for the purpose of assessment and taxation. Use these resources to find information on real estate taxes, reassessment, and important dates.
- Real Estate Information is available online through the Real Estate Info System
*New Real Estate Info System
*System updated monthly.Real Estate Info System
Information for years 2018 and earlier.2025 Reassessment Book (Proposed) [2.3 MB]
Please help us make these systems work better for you by providing feedback on your experience and reporting any problems you may find. Contact the Real Estate Office.
Disclaimer for Real Estate Information:
Before Accessing Real Estate Information:
Under Virginia State law, these real estate assessment records are public information. Display of property on the Internet is specifically authorized by § 58.1-3122.2 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.Contact us if you believe any real estate assessment data provided is inaccurate or if you have any questions or comments about this online search.
While the Real Estate Office has attempted to ensure that the assessment data in this file is accurate and reflects the property's characteristics, the City of Harrisonburg makes no warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of this data. The City of Harrisonburg does not assume any liability associated with the use or misuse of this real estate assessment data.
- Real Estate
The Real Estate office is responsible for maintaining all real property records for the purpose of assessment and taxation.
Transfers of ownership of property are performed by obtaining deed transfers, deeds of correction, lists of heirs, wills and other records from the Clerk's office.
It is important to maintain timely recordings of transfers to ensure actual owners of property are assessed and taxed.
The Real Estate office conducts the general reassessment of all real property in the City's jurisdiction. Virginia law requires that assessments be uniform and based on 100% of fair market value. The goal is to assess and maintain real property information in the City in a fair and equitable manner to ensure that each taxpayer bears only their fair share of the real property tax burden.
The Real Estate office administers the city land use and tax relief programs.
Additional Resources:
- Pay Bills Online
- Elderly or Disabled Tax Relief on your home and one automobile is available. To see if you qualify you can contact the Real Estate office at 540-432-7795. Application deadline is May 1.
- The Real Estate office has completed the 2024 general reassessment. Values become effective January 1, 2025 and will be reflected on the December 5, 2025 tax bill.
- [207KB] Understanding Assessments - The Real Estate office will be glad to talk with you to confirm property information or answer any questions concerning your assessed value.
- Real Estate Tax Forms
All forms in PDF format unless otherwise noted.
- Appeal Application 2025 [37KB]
- Board of Equalization Appeal Application 2025 [104KB]
- Tax Relief for the Elderly and Permanently Disabled Application [122KB] New applicants and every 3rd year re-validation.
- Tax Relief short form [82KB]
- Disabled Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption
- Partial Exemption for Rehabilitated, Renovated or Replaced Real Estate [153KB]
- Partial Exemption for New Construction in the Economic Revitalization Zone [187KB]
- Hotel Income and Expense Form [16KB]
- Income and Expense Forms [88KB]
- Surviving Spouse Benefit [139KB]
- Real Estate Tax
Taxes are calculated on a fiscal year basis and are billed twice a year for:
July 1 – December 31 (due December 5)
January 1 – June 30 (due June 5)
Additional payment options:
- Paying online. Online payments require an additional service fee that will be added at the time of payment.
- Paying in person using our City Hall Drop Box. You can make cash, check or money order payments in the Drop Box in the center of the parking lot in front of City Hall, at 409 S. Main St. Cash payments should be limited to Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, and a receipt will be mailed following processing. Checks or money orders can be placed in the Drop Box at any time.
- Paying by mail. You can mail your payment and return stub to City of Harrisonburg, Treasurers Office, P.O. Box 1007, Harrisonburg, VA 22803-1007.
- Pague por internet. Pagos por internet requieren un cargo por servicio adicional el cual será añadido al momento de la transacción.
- En persona utilizando el buzón municipal. Puede pagar utilizando el buzón localizado en el estacionamiento/parqueo del ayuntamiento en 409 S. Main St. Puede pagar por medio de cheque, giro o por efectivo. Pagos por efectivo deberán ser limitados a las horas de 8am a 5pm, lunes a viernes. El recibo será enviado por correo después de procesar el pago. Cheques o giros pueden ser depositados en el buzón a cualquier hora.
- Por correo. Puede enviar su pago, junto al talón de pago, por correo a City of Harrisonburg, Treasurers Office, P.O. Box 1007, Harrisonburg, VA 22803-1007.
- Important Real Estate Dates
January 1 New assessment values become effective. January (last week) Existing Applications for Elderly/Disabled Tax Relief are mailed out. March 18th - 20th, 2025
March 20, 2025
The Real Estate Board of Equalization Public Hearings are in March.
Last day to appeal is March 20, 2025.
May 1 Deadline to file for Elderly and/or Disabled Tax Relief program. June 5 Second half of the real estate on a fiscal tax year due. September (last week) Existing Land Use Applications are mailed out. November 1 Deadline to file Land Use Application. November 2024 2025 Reassessment Notices sent out, *if there was any change to the assessment value. December 5 First half of the real estate on a fiscal tax year due. Elderly/Disabled Tax Relief is applied to taxes. December 16th- 20th, 2024
December 20, 2024
Real Estate Appeals for 2025 Assessments.
Last day to appeal 2025 Assessments.
Download list: [8KB] Important Real Estate Dates To Know
- Real Estate Reassessments
Special Notice: The 2024 General Reassessment is complete. Your new values will become effective January 1, 2025. The 2025 Change of Assessment notices will be mailed no later than 11/17/2024. You will receive a notice if your value changed. Listed on the “CHANGE OF ASSESSMENT NOTICE” is your 2023, 2024 and 2025 assessed values.
2025 Proposed Reassessment Values (Effective 1/1/2025) [2.282 MB]
Appeals will be heard in the Real Estate Office, City Hall, 409 South Main Street. Appeal dates and times are shown below. Written inquiries will receive the same consideration as appointments. The property owner will have the opportunity to submit any information that demonstrates a more supportable fair market value of the property in question, or to submit comparable assessment data that indicates the subject assessment is inequitable with similar classed properties. All property appraisal cards, except those cards or sheets containing information made confidential by 58.1-3, are available for your review after the change of assessment notice is mailed. You may request information regarding the methodology used in the calculation of the assessed value or other factors considered in determining the value of the property. You have the right to view and make copies of records maintained by our office pursuant to 58.1-3331 and 58.1-3332. If you need further detailed information, please call the City of Harrisonburg Real Estate Office between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays. Staff members will be available to assist you in reviewing your assessment.
Dates to Appeal your Assessment: December 16th - 20th, 2024 - 8:30am to 11:30am and 1:00pm to 4:30pm. The deadline to appeal your assessment with our office is December 20th, 2024. Contact the Real Estate Office to make an appointment to appeal. Appeal forms and a complete listing of all assessments are available in the Real Estate Office in City Hall. You can also access the information on HarrisonburgVA.gov/real-estate-info-system.
If you are dissatisfied with the decision of the appraisers, you may appeal to the Board of Equalization. Additional Information.
In accordance with Section 207 of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Department of Taxation conducts an annual real property assessment/sales ratio study covering every city and county in the Commonwealth.
See the City of Harrisonburg Assessment Sales Ratio Studies
2024 Total Taxable Parcels: 12,598 Assessed Value: $5,878,234,800
2024 Total Exempt Parcels: 654 Assessed Value: $2,392,522,930
2017 Average R-1, Single Family Residential Sale Price: $242,500
2018 Average R-1, Single Family Residential Sale Price: $249,700
2019 Average R-1, Single Family Residential Sale Price: $265,600
2020 Average R-1, Single Family Residential Sale Price: $285,900
2021 Average R-1, Single Family Residential Sale Price: $305,000
2022 Average R-1, Single Family Residential Sale Price: $345,600
2023 Average R-1, Single Family Residential Sale Price: $386,000
- Dates to Appeal Real Estate Assessment Notice
The City of Harrisonburg Real Estate Office has concluded its 2025 Reassessment. Values will become effective January 1, 2025.
The review process is an excellent opportunity to look over your assessment card and make sure that all of the information is correct. If the property owner feels that the value is not equitable or does not represent fair market value, you can contact our office for a review. .
The new 2025 assessment notices are mailed out in November.
Appeal Application for 2024 [114KB]
Date Morning Afternoon Monday, December 16, 2024 8:30am-11:30am 1:00pm-4:30pm Tuesday, December 17, 2024 8:30am-11:30am 1:00pm-4:30pm Wednesday, December 18, 2024 8:30am-11:30am 1:00pm-4:30pm Thursday, December 19, 2024 8:30am-11:30am 1:00pm-4:30pm
Friday, December 20, 2024 8:30am-11:30am 1:00pm-4:30pm - Tax Relief for the Elderly & Disabled
Tax Relief for the Elderly & Disabled applications are due by May 1.
If you think you or someone you know may qualify for relief on your Real Estate and/or Personal Property tax, you may fill out an application with the Commissioner of the Revenue.
More information: [122KB] Information pertaining to Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled.
- Disabled Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption
Pursuant to Article X, Section 6-A of the Constitution of Virginia, the General Assembly exempted from taxation the real property, including the joint real property of husband and wife, of any Veteran who has been approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to have a 100% service-connected, permanent and total disability, and who occupies the real property as his/her primary place of residence.
The surviving spouse of a Veteran eligible for the exemption shall also qualify for the exemption, so long as the death of the Veteran occurred on or after January 1, 2011, the surviving spouse does not remarry and the surviving spouse continues to occupy the real property as their primary place of residence.
The United States Department of Veteran Affairs must have determined that the veteran has 100% service-connected , total and permanent disability. Documentation is required with the first request for exemption. To request a statement from the US Department of Veteran Affairs confirming a 100% service-connected disability, you may submit VA Form 21-4138 [401KB]. We will submit a completed signed form to the US Department of Veteran Affairs on your behalf at your request.
The local U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs office is located at 1401 Franklin Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24011.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (1-800-827-1000).
When applying with Commissioner of the Revenue for this exemption the Veteran must bring:
- Approved and original statement of disability issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Photo Identification
- Proof of residence of occupancy - Voter Registration Card
Surviving spouse should bring:
- Approved and original letter of disability issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (in the event the Veteran was not previously exempted from local real estate taxes)
- Death certificate to confirm the date is subsequent to December 31, 2010
- A certificate of marriage from the appropriate State office of records
- Proof of residence occupancy - Voter Registration Card
Disabled Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption Application [180KB]
Surviving Spouse Benefit [139KB]