Harrisonburg property tax: where it goes
A Harrisonburg house pays 1.01% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $278,200 of market value, that's about $2,810 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value, per $100.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $278,200 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Harrisonburg | 1.01% | $2,810 |
| Total | 1.01% | $2,810 |
2026-27 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), City of Harrisonburg.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+ or disabled: real estate tax relief. Owners 65 or older or totally and permanently disabled as of Dec. 31 before the application year qualify if total household income does not exceed $55,000 and assets excluding the home and 1 acre do not exceed $100,000. How: Apply to the Commissioner of the Revenue real estate office (540-432-7795); the application is due May 1.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Dec 5 (in 42 days) | Real estate tax for July 1 to December 31 is due December 5. |
| Jun 5 | Real estate tax for January 1 to June 30 is due June 5. |
| After each due date | A late payment penalty of 10% or a $10.00 minimum is assessed; annual interest of 10% begins January 1 (first half) and July 1 (second half). |
Sources
- City of Harrisonburg: Real estate tax
- City of Harrisonburg: Tax relief for the elderly and disabled
- HEC schedule of tax rates (PDF)
Checked October 23, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.