Public Works

The City of Harrisonburg is regulated under the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's MS4 Permit program.

If you’re thinking about going solar in Harrisonburg, use these resources for information about the basics of solar energy, your solar options, and questions to ask a solar professional.

The Environmental Action Plan (EAP) is a guide for city leaders, staff, and members of the community to implement sustainability visions and principles.

The City of Harrisonburg adopted a Stormwater Utility Fee to provide funding in the support of the operation, maintenance, and regulation of the City's extensive stormwater management system.

The purpose of the Harrisonburg Conservation Assistance Program is to provide cost-share and technical assistance to address natural resource and stormwater concerns by assisting in the voluntary installation of certain stormwater Best Management Practices within city limits.

Citizens with concerns about drainage issues that have caused or are threatening damage to private properties may utilize the Drainage Improvement Program to request City-funded improvements.

These Harrisonburg transportation projects are primarily transportation-related, but may also serve recreation, economic development, stormwater management, and/or other needs.

Creating plans and conducting studies ensures that transportation projects and operational improvements are completed to facilitate safe and efficient travel within the City.