Diverse, affordable, high quality housing choices throughout the city, for all members of our community, is key to Harrisonburg’s continued progress and growth. That is why Available Housing for All is a focus of City Council Vision.
- Housing Resources
- City Housing Services and Programs [116KB]: Residential resources provided by the City of Harrisonburg
- Local Housing Services and Programs [137KB]: Renter, home buyer, and homeowner resources offered by partner agencies
- Urgent Housing Support [90KB]: Information for those facing urgent housing issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, and utility shut-offs.
- Harrisonburg Navigation Center: Year-round overnight shelter for adults experiencing homelessness and drop-in center.
- SPARC Program
With SPARC (Sponsoring Partnerships & Revitalizing Communities), approved lenders can access mortgage interest rate reductions for eligible home buyers. More information can be found in the SPARC Program Flyer.
- SPARC Program Flyer - Revised Income Limits 2/28/25 [136KB]
- SPARC Lock Form [375KB]
- SPARC Counseling Certificate [187KB]
- Development Fee Waivers
Through a pilot program, for-sale affordable housing developers can save $4,000 in fees per unit – see the flyer for guidelines and details.
- Fee Waiver Flyer [148KB]
- Fee Waiver Reservation Form [159KB]
- Fee Waiver Request Form [118KB]
- Ongoing Projects
- Events and News
Free Housing Education
SERCAP is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency that offers free, unbiased education to all area households. For more information, contact Jacob Hodges at 540-345-1184.- Budgeting & Financial Goal Setting: Thursday, June 5 at 5:00pm to 6:30pm, City Hall *
- Financial Management & Credit: Wednesday, June 25 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Navigation Center
- Overview of Homebuying Process: Wednesday July 2 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Navigation Center
- Rental Education & Financial Management, Wednesday, July 9 at 4:00pm to 5:30pm, Navigation Center
- Home Maintenance & Disaster Preparedness: Thursday, July 17 at 5:00pm to 6:30pm, City Hall *
- Homebuyer 101 Financial Readiness: Thursday, August 21 at 5:00pm to 6:30pm, City Hall *
* Preceded by a 50-minute informational session about SERCAP programs and services, beginning at 4:00pm
News
- Housing Studies