Taxes
There are a number of ways you can pay your bills, including:
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Personal Property Tax
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The City of Harrisonburg levies a personal property tax on all taxable tangible personal property located in the City. Items of personal property that are taxable include:
Commissioner of the Revenue Contact Information
Phone: 540-432-7704
Fax: 540-432-7781
Address:
Commissioner of the Revenue Office
409 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3610
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (except holidays)
Email Directory:
Karen Rose - Commissioner of the Revenue - Karen.Rose@harrisonburgva.gov
Staff
Business Taxes
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Filing deadline for personal property return for taxpayers operating a business in the City.
Dog Licenses
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Individuals owning a dog within the City of Harrisonburg are required to obtain a dog license for each dog he/she owns pursuant Section 15-2-8 of the Harrisonburg City Code.
Real Estate Tax
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The tax rate for the City of Harrisonburg is $1.01 per hundred of assessed value, effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
Real Estate
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.
Commissioner of the Revenue
The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue appraises and assesses for taxation all real property in the City, assesses individual and business personal property taxes, issues business licenses, assists citizens with filing Virginia income taxes, administers special taxes on meals, lodging, admissions, utility services, short term rentals and mobile communications, and administers the City's real estate tax relief and exemption programs and the land use special assessment program.