City-owned property is a valuable commodity. Developable public land can help address local housing needs. The City will identify large and small parcels suitable for residential purposes, and make them available. Sale of surplus land may be incentive in exchange for housing affordability. City-owned parcels available for residential development will be listed on this page.
- City Parcels and Affordable Housing, Council Presentation, 2/27/24
- Developing Affordable Housing on City-Owned Land, Council Presentation, 8/22/24
Surplus City Property Disposition for Residential Development
City-owned surplus parcels available for sale for residential development will be listed on this page. There are no current listings available for sale.
- Guidelines of Surplus City Property Disposition for Residential Development
- Application to Purchase Surplus City Property for Residential Development
- 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.
Large Parcels
The Housing Study identified properties with potential for affordable housing development. A Community Impact Grant from Virginia Housing made it possible for the City to retain Land Planning & Design Associates, Inc. two further study two City locations – one on Central Avenue by Keister Elementary School, and one on Neff Avenue next to A Dream Come True playground.
- Site Assessment Feasibility Study (site plan, feasibility, and preliminary engineering)
- View graphics for the sites at Neff Avenue and Central Avenue
Neff Avenue Project: The City of Harrisonburg is pursuing affordable multifamily housing on the vacant Neff Avenue site. Find more details and updates.
City Council Vision: Available Housing For All
| Housing Study and Strategies
| Housing Study Action: Recommendation #8
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