Homestays and Short-Term Rentals (Lodging)
Last Updated: November 17, 2022
Learn more about homestay and short-term rental operation requirements.
Planning
Urban Honeybees Permit
Last Updated: October 23, 2024
General Requirements, Terms & Conditions to Keep Urban Honeybees in Harrisonburg.
Zoning and Building Form
Last Updated: March 28, 2024
Individuals interested in operating a business must complete the Zoning & Building Form before applying for your Business License with the Commissioner of Revenue.
Pre-Application Meetings
Last Updated: June 28, 2024
The City of Harrisonburg hosts pre-application meetings for rezonings, special use permits, major subdivisions (preliminary plats), street/alley closings, and engineered comprehensive site plans twice a month for applicants/developers/engineers/attorneys/etc. to meet with city departments.
Virtual Public Forum for Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Update
Last Updated: June 8, 2021
The City of Harrisonburg and consultants Kendig Keast Collaborative will host a virtual public meeting to present Module 1 of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances update and to receive community feedback.
Comprehensive Housing Assessment & Market Study Virtual Public Meeting
Last Updated: November 6, 2020
City staff and Mullin & Lonergan will host a virtual public meeting to present findings of the initial draft of the City’s Comprehensive Housing Assessment & Market Study.
Homestays and Short-Term Rentals (Lodging) - Frequently Asked Questions
Last Updated: November 12, 2020
Learn more about homestay and short-term rental operation requirements.
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Update Project
Last Updated: August 9, 2024
Information on the updates to the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
Last Updated: April 2, 2024
Information for tenant rights and responsibilities in Harrisonburg.
Sign Ordinance Update Panel Discussion
Last Updated: September 18, 2019
A panel discussion will be hosted by city staff to answer questions regarding the new proposed sign ordinance on January 17, 2019 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in Room 011 at City Hall, 409 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.