Overview
City-owned land is a valuable commodity that can contribute to expanding housing inventory. Actions recommended in Harrisonburg's 2021 Housing Study include issuing requests for proposals to develop larger parcels, and identifying smaller parcels suitable for residential purposes.
City-owned parcels available for residential development will be listed on this page.
Large Parcels
- Neff Avenue Site: The City of Harrisonburg is pursuing development of affordable rental housing on 7.825 vacant acres of City-owned land on Neff Avenue, adjacent to A Dream Come True playground. More details and updates on this project can be found at www.harrisonburgva.gov/Housing-Neff.
Surplus City Property Disposition for Residential Development
City-owned surplus parcels available for sale for residential development will be listed on this page.
- Guidelines of Surplus City Property Disposition for Residential Development
- Application to Purchase Surplus City Property for Residential Development
- There are no current listings available for sale. Applications for the following listings are closed and under review: 2425 Reservoir Street, 2421 Reservoir Street, 2410 Reservoir Street, 2225 Reservoir Street, and 609-625 Norwood Street.
More Information
The Housing Study identified properties with potential for developing affordable housing, and a Community Impact Grant from Virginia Housing supported further study of two locations. The City worked with Land Planning & Design Associates, Inc. to complete a site plan, feasibility study, and preliminary engineering report for City-owned property on Central Avenue by Keister Elementary School, and on Neff Avenue next to A Dream Come True playground.
- Read the Site Assessment Feasibility Study
- Graphics for the Neff Avenue Site and the Central Avenue Site
- Developing Affordable Housing on City-Owned Land, Council Presentation, 8/22/24
- City Parcels and Affordable Housing, Council Presentation, 2/27/24