Harrisonburg Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly & Disabled
City of Harrisonburg Commissioner of the Revenue
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Harrisonburg Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly & Disabled in its Harrisonburg, VA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Provides partial or full exemption from real estate taxes for Harrisonburg homeowners age 65+ or permanently disabled with income and net worth below program limits. Reduces property tax burden for qualifying seniors and disabled residents.
Tax exemption amount based on income and home value
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Harrisonburg, VA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Central Valley Habitat Critical Home Repair Program Eligible repair projects must have an estimated cost between $5,000 and $20,000
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
Key Details
- Partial or full property tax exemption
- For homeowners 65+ or permanently disabled
- Income and net worth limits apply
- Apply annually by May 1
- Can significantly reduce tax burden
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply by May 1 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Harrisonburg Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly & Disabled in Harrisonburg?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Harrisonburg Real Estate Tax Relief for Elderly & Disabled in Harrisonburg, VA?
Confirm the application route directly with City of Harrisonburg Commissioner of the Revenue; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (540) 432-7701. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by May 1 annually.
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