Rockingham County Property Records

Rockingham County property records are recorded by the Circuit Court Clerk's Land Records Division, which handles deeds, deeds of trust, plats, liens, and other land instruments for both Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg. The clerk's office accepts in-person visits and mail requests for copies of filed documents. The Commissioner of the Revenue at 20 E. Gay St., Harrisonburg, manages assessment data and tax programs. Online, the county's InteractiveGIS portal lets you search parcel data by owner name, address, or parcel number. The statewide vacourts.gov system is another option for land record searches.

GIS Mapping and Parcel Search

Rockingham County's GIS system integrates computer technology to collect, manage, analyze, and display information and data for the county. The information is arranged as data layers in the form of parcels, roads, boundaries, and other geographic features. The GIS map is searchable and can be used to find specific locations and property information.

The county's GIS is maintained and operated within the Department of Community Development. GIS maps are used by multiple county departments including the Commissioner of Revenue, Fire and Rescue, Planning, Public Works, Sheriff's Office, Voter Registrar, County Schools, and Emergency Services.

The GIS Mapping page explains how Rockingham County maintains and uses its GIS system, including parcel layers used by the Commissioner of Revenue.

For public parcel searches, Rockingham County uses an InteractiveGIS portal. All features and data on the InteractiveGIS site are provided "as is" with no warranties of any kind. All map layers are for general reference only. When researching real estate, recorded plats and deeds remain the authoritative source for determining legal acreage and ownership. The data in the InteractiveGIS portal was updated on January 21, 2026.

Commissioner of the Revenue

Dan Cullers serves as the Commissioner of Revenue for Rockingham County. The office is located at 20 E. Gay St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Commissioner of Revenue office has department-specific phone numbers for different inquiries:

General Inquiries: (540) 564-3067
Real Estate Inquiries: (540) 564-3067
Personal Property Inquiries: (540) 564-3065
Land Use Inquiries: (540) 564-3066
State Income Tax Inquiries: (540) 564-3060
Transient Occupancy Tax Inquiries: (540) 564-3067
Commissioner Main Phone: (540) 564-1132

The Commissioner of Revenue contact page lists direct phone numbers for real estate, personal property, land use, and other tax inquiries in Rockingham County.

Tax Rates

Rockingham County has published tax rate tables covering multiple years. The 2025 rates are as follows:

Real Estate: $0.68 per $100
Mobile Home: $0.68 per $100
Personal Property: $3.00 per $100
Vehicles: $2.65 per $100
Tax Relief (PPTR): 33.0%
Motor Home: $2.65 per $100
Machines and Tools: $2.55 per $100
Agricultural Equipment: $0.25 per $100
Airplanes: $0.44 per $100
Merchants' Capital: $0.87 per $100
Interest Rate: 10%

The tax rates table shows historical and current real estate and personal property rates for Rockingham County, with data going back to 1999.

Real estate tax rates have remained stable at $0.68 per $100 since 2022, down from $0.74 in 2021 and prior years. The Car Tax Credit (PPTR) has declined from 70% in 2003 to 33% in 2025, reflecting state-level adjustments in personal property tax relief. Merchants' Capital has held constant at $0.87 per $100 for many years.

Online Tax Payments

Rockingham County offers online tax payments through its official website. You can pay personal property taxes, real estate taxes, and utility bills online. Real estate tax assessment and payment information is also available through the online payment hub. The Commissioner of Revenue also accepts food and beverage tax payments online.

The online payment system serves as the central hub for all county online payment services, directing users to the appropriate sub-portal based on the type of payment. Make sure you have your bill number or account information ready before starting the payment process.

For taxpayers who want to verify their real estate assessment before paying, check the InteractiveGIS portal or contact the Commissioner's office. If you believe your assessment is incorrect, you have the right to appeal before or after paying. Paying your tax bill does not waive your right to appeal the underlying assessment.

Land Records Division -- Circuit Court Clerk

The Land Records Division of the Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk's Office records deeds, deeds of trust, judgments, financing statements, and other official documents associated with land transactions. The office handles land record recordings for both Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg, making it a dual-jurisdiction records repository.

Recording hours are 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Information on how to request copies is available on the Clerk's website. The office does not accept requests by email or through the website itself. You must call or visit in person to request copies.

The Land Records Division maintains the chain of title for all properties in the county and city. Title searches for real estate transactions, mortgage lenders, and legal disputes all rely on these records. Virginia's Secure Remote Access (SRA) system provides online index access for subscribers who need to search records remotely.

Under Title 55.1 of the Code of Virginia, all conveyances of real property must be recorded to be effective against third parties. Recording fees are set by state law. The Clerk's office staff can advise on fees and the format requirements for documents being submitted for recording.

Land Use and Tax Relief Programs

Rockingham County administers the Virginia Land Use Assessment Program, which allows qualifying agricultural, horticultural, forest, and open space properties to be taxed at use value rather than fair market value. The Land Use phone line at the Commissioner's office is (540) 564-3066. Call that number for eligibility requirements, current rates, and application deadlines.

Tax relief programs for the elderly and disabled are also administered by the Commissioner's office. The General Inquiries line at (540) 564-3067 can direct you to the right staff member for relief program applications. Income and net worth limits apply and are set by county ordinance.

The county also collects a Transient Occupancy Tax from lodging businesses. If you rent property short-term through platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo, or operate a hotel or other lodging facility, contact the Commissioner's office at (540) 564-3067 about registration and reporting requirements.