Resources & Support
From financing and tax credits to workforce assistance, Harrisonburg Economic Development connects your business with the right programs and partners to grow.
Find The Right Resource
Filter by what you need, from financing and tax credits to incentive zones and other resources for expanding your business.
Harrisonburg Business Loan Program
Up to $25,000 to encourage small business development and expansion, an accessible alternative to traditional loans.
Learn MoreSBA Loan Programs
Federal financing for small business, including the 7(a) Loan Program and the Microloan Program.
Learn MoreVirginia Microloan Program
Loans from $10,000 to $25,000 for eligible Virginia small businesses.
Learn MoreVirginia Small Business Financing Authority
The Commonwealth's economic development and business financing arm.
Learn MoreC-PACE Financing
As a Virginia C-PACE city, Harrisonburg lets property owners finance energy and resiliency improvements.
Learn MoreVirginia Economic Development Partnership
Financing and incentive programs offered in cooperation with Harrisonburg Economic Development.
Learn MoreCommonwealth Of Virginia Incentives
A one-stop shop listing the full suite of state economic development incentives.
View IncentivesTax Credit Programs
A variety of Virginia tax credits available against a company's corporate tax liability.
Browse CreditsHistoric Rehabilitation Tax Credits
Federal and state credits rewarding private investment in the preservation of historic buildings.
Learn MoreNew Markets Tax Credit
A 39% federal credit claimed over seven years; much of Harrisonburg sits within a qualified NMTC zone.
Learn MoreHUB Zones
Special incentives for government contractors located within a HUBZone.
Learn MoreOpportunity Zones
Tax deferral or credits for reinvesting capital gains within a designated zone.
Learn MoreHarrisonburg Technology Zone
Special incentives for qualifying technology companies.
Learn MoreEconomic Revitalization Zone
Special incentives for new construction projects.
Learn MoreRetail Revitalization Zone
Special incentives for new construction projects.
Learn MoreArts And Cultural District
BPOL and admission tax exemptions within the district.
Learn MoreMaps & Incentive Zones
See HUBZones, Opportunity Zones, the Technology Zone, and more mapped on our Maps & Incentive Zones page.
Explore The MapsVirginia SCAN
Browse select commercial sites and buildings available in Harrisonburg.
Search SitesCity Maps Portal
View and download zoning, street, tax, and topographic maps.
Open PortalReal Estate Property Information
Searchable database for property data, assessments, and sales records.
Search PropertyGeographic Information System (GIS)
Interactive mapping for zoning, neighborhoods, and floodplains.
Open GISZoning Code
The City's official zoning regulations and requirements.
Read CodeShenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board
Assistance recruiting and training employees for your growing business.
VisitVirginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP)
State services and funding for companies creating new jobs or navigating technological change.
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