Starting A Business

Resources & Support

From financing and tax credits to workforce assistance, Harrisonburg Economic Development connects your business with the right programs and partners to grow.

Programs & Support

Find The Right Resource

Filter by what you need, from financing and tax credits to incentive zones and other resources for expanding your business.

Financing

Harrisonburg Business Loan Program

Up to $25,000 to encourage small business development and expansion, an accessible alternative to traditional loans.

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Financing

SBA Loan Programs

Federal financing for small business, including the 7(a) Loan Program and the Microloan Program.

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Financing

Virginia Microloan Program

Loans from $10,000 to $25,000 for eligible Virginia small businesses.

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Financing

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority

The Commonwealth's economic development and business financing arm.

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Financing

C-PACE Financing

As a Virginia C-PACE city, Harrisonburg lets property owners finance energy and resiliency improvements.

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Financing

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Financing and incentive programs offered in cooperation with Harrisonburg Economic Development.

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Incentives

Commonwealth Of Virginia Incentives

A one-stop shop listing the full suite of state economic development incentives.

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Tax Credit

Tax Credit Programs

A variety of Virginia tax credits available against a company's corporate tax liability.

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Tax Credit

Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits

Federal and state credits rewarding private investment in the preservation of historic buildings.

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Tax Credit

New Markets Tax Credit

A 39% federal credit claimed over seven years; much of Harrisonburg sits within a qualified NMTC zone.

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Zone

HUB Zones

Special incentives for government contractors located within a HUBZone.

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Zone

Opportunity Zones

Tax deferral or credits for reinvesting capital gains within a designated zone.

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Zone

Harrisonburg Technology Zone

Special incentives for qualifying technology companies.

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Zone

Economic Revitalization Zone

Special incentives for new construction projects.

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Zone

Retail Revitalization Zone

Special incentives for new construction projects.

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Zone

Arts And Cultural District

BPOL and admission tax exemptions within the district.

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Maps

Maps & Incentive Zones

See HUBZones, Opportunity Zones, the Technology Zone, and more mapped on our Maps & Incentive Zones page.

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Sites

Virginia SCAN

Browse select commercial sites and buildings available in Harrisonburg.

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Maps

City Maps Portal

View and download zoning, street, tax, and topographic maps.

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Property

Real Estate Property Information

Searchable database for property data, assessments, and sales records.

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GIS

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Interactive mapping for zoning, neighborhoods, and floodplains.

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Zoning

Zoning Code

The City's official zoning regulations and requirements.

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Workforce

Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board

Assistance recruiting and training employees for your growing business.

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Workforce

Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP)

State services and funding for companies creating new jobs or navigating technological change.

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Not Sure Where To Start?

Our team can point you to the right program and connect you with the local partners who can help your business grow.

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