Real Estate

 Helpful Links:

• Important Real Estate Dates
• Important Real Estate Forms
• Property Info System

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.     

Contact:

Phone: 540-432-7795
Fax: 540-432-8938

Physical Address:
Real Estate Office
345 South Main St, Room 101
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Mailing Address:

City of Harrisonburg
Real Estate Office
P.O. BOX 20031
Harrisonburg, VA  22801-7531

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (except holidays)

Email Directory:
Lisa Neunlist - Real Estate Director - Lisa.Neunlist@harrisonburgva.gov
Nancy Lawson - Administrative Assistant - Nancy.Lawson@harrisonburgva.gov
Dennsie L. Rice - Appraiser - Dennsie.Rice@harrisonburgva.gov
Rebecca R. Cantrell - Appraiser - Rebecca.Cantrell@harrisonburgva.gov
Kelly L. Whetzel - Secretary - Kelly.Whetzel@harrisonburgva.gov

• 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. [52KB] Relief Application.
• The Real Estate office has completed the 2012 general reassessment. Values become effective January 1, 2013 and will be reflected on the December 5, 2013 tax bill.  If you are not satisfied with the Real Estate office decision, you can appeal to the 2013 Board of Equalization. [38KB] BOE Schedule. 
• [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.  Email Lisa Neunlist, Real Estate Director - Lisa.Neunlist@harrisonburgva.gov