- What is the Real Estate Tax Rate?
- When is the Real Estate tax bill due?
- Is there any tax break for the elderly or disabled?
- Why is the tax bill not in my name?
- Do you have any tax breaks for homes?
- Do you have Land Use?
- Can you help me with any sales information?
- What do I do with my tax bill that I no longer own?
Q: What is the Real Estate Tax Rate?
A: The tax rate for the City of Harrisonburg is $0.59 per $100 of assessed value.
Q: When is the Real Estate tax bill due?
A: We are on a fiscal year. We bill twice a year. The first half is due December 5th and the second half is due June 5th.
Q: Is there any tax break for the elderly or disabled?
A: We have a tax break for anybody over the age of 65 or permanently disabled with a gross income not to exceed $30,000 and a net worth not to exceed $75,000. Applications must be filed by May 1 prior to the fiscal year for which the exemption is requested. The title to the property for which exemption is claimed by the person must be held on July 1 of the taxable year by the person or persons claiming exemption. Tax Relief Application 
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Q: Why is the tax bill not in my name?
A: We are on a fiscal year. Whoever owns the property as of July 1 of that fiscal year will stay in that name until the next July. The new owner is responsible for the tax bills so we try to send the tax bills in c/o the new owner.
Q: Do you have tax breaks for homes?
A: We have partial exemption from taxation for rehabilitated, renovated or replaced real estate. The property has to be located within the B-1 Central Business District. The partial exemption from taxation shall commence on July 1 of the year following the final inspection and shall run with the real estate for a period of no longer than five years. The exemption is equal to the difference between the assessed base value established at the initial inspection before the rehabilitation, renovation or replacement and the final assessed value.
Q: Do you have Land Use?
A: Land may be eligible for special valuation and assessment when it is used for agricultural, horticultural, forest or open space. You need to have at least five acres or more. Forest needs at least 20 acres. The applicant must furnish, upon request of the local assessing officer, proof of all prerequisites to use valuation and assessment, such as proof of ownership, description, areas, uses, and production. Any change in acres, zoning or change in use will be subject to a five year roll back tax.
Q: Can you help me with any sales information?
A: We can run sales by zoning, neighborhood, and use code. We also have a map that we put the sales on. All sales are public information. We can fax or e-mail the information.
Q: What do I do with the tax bill that I no longer own?
A: You can either call us and we will send a new bill to the owner, mail it back or give it to the new owner.
