The City Budget at a Glance
The City of Harrisonburg adopted its FY2026 budget on May 27, 2025. The General Fund covers core city operations — police, fire, roads, parks, and schools. The all-funds budget is larger, including water, sewer, schools, and capital projects.
Key Numbers
$175M
General Fund budget
$416M
All-funds total
$3,442
General Fund per resident
$1.01
Real estate tax rate (per $100)
Where the General Fund Goes
Hover each segment to see the category and amount.
Schools & Education28.0%
Public Safety21.2%
Debt Service11.5%
Public Works8.7%
Joint County Operations7.9%
Capital Projects & Transfers7.3%
General Government6.0%
Parks, Recreation & Culture5.4%
Planning & Development1.4%
Top 3 Spending Categories
Schools & Education
City's contribution to Harrisonburg City Public Schools
$49.0M
28.0% of budget
Public Safety
Police, fire, jail, building inspection, and emergency management
$37.1M
21.2% of budget
Debt Service
Principal and interest payments on city bonds
$20.1M
11.5% of budget
Note on schools: The $49M city transfer is only part of what HCPS spends. The School Operating Fund totals $123.6M — the rest comes from state aid (~$70M). The city’s General Fund does not include school salaries, buses, or buildings directly.