Rockingham County, Virginia, has  a lone city and seven towns. In Rockingham County, VA, property records catalog the land ownership and transactions in the county. They provide evidence of legal rights and claims to a property. 

A review of Rockingham County property records reveals home values averaging $263,641, median monthly rent of $1,068, and median annual household income of $68,594. Regarding property taxes, the county levies a median rate of 0.57% of a property's assessed fair market value.

Property records in Rockingham County, VA, are managed by the  Clerk of the Circuit Court. The Clerk files and preserves several land records, such as deeds and mortgages, plats, and judgments since the county’s inception. 

Property records, dated as early as 1778, are thoroughly indexed based on criteria like party name, document type, date range, and book and page. Copies of the documents can be requested through phone or mail by providing the necessary document details. Furthermore, they are also accessible for perusal at the Clerk's office situated at 80 Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA.

Additionally, these files are available online through the  Self-Service Secure Remote Access system. However, a subscription is required to view, download, or print most images. Real estate-related photos, such as Historical Indexes from 1778 to 1944, Burnt Deed Books from 1778 to 1864, and Historical Survey Books, are free.

Obtaining Rockingham County property documents from the Clerk’s office costs $0.50 per page for standard copies, while each certification costs $2 plus copy cost. The office accepts cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards.

Zoning information in Rockingham County can be verified with the  Zoning Division of the Community Development Department by using its GIS Map or sending a  Zoning Verification Request to the Zoning Administrator via mail or email. They can answer questions about the zoning and subdivision ordinance, land-use complaints, and applications.