Plan & permit
Zoning, wetlands, site plan, and building permits — the Planning & Community Development Department and Building Department guide every step.
Planning Dept. →Doing Business in Simsbury
Everything you need to start and run a business.
Simsbury puts businesses first. The Town Manager, Economic Development Commission, and partners streamline access to key departments to fast-track your project.
Incentives
Fee Waiver & Tax Abatement Program for qualifying projects. The EDC is currently reviewing the policy to better grow the Grand List.
Tax Abatement →Business development
The Town’s Business Development Coordinator connects you to resources, tourism, and the EDC. The Chamber offers a “listening tour” for new and existing businesses.
Talk to the coordinator →Step by step
From idea to opening.
Find your space
Browse listings or contact us about off-market and redevelopment opportunities.
Pre-application meeting
Meet the Town Planner and Business Development Coordinator early to map your approvals path.
Apply for permits
Submit zoning, wetlands, site-plan, and building applications. Online permitting is available via CitySquared.
Consider incentives
Ask about the Fee Waiver & Tax Abatement Program for qualifying projects.
Build out & inspect
Schedule inspections with the Building Department and Farmington Valley Health District.
Open & celebrate
Coordinate a ribbon cutting with the EDC, Main Street Partnership, and Chamber of Commerce.
Key resources
Who to call.
Economic Development Commission
Advisory board partnering with the Town Manager to grow the Grand List.
Simsbury Main Street Partnership
Nationally accredited nonprofit championing downtown vitality & tourism.
Town Business Resources
Permits, forms, fee schedules, and how-to guides.
Online Permit Center (CitySquared)
Apply for building and zoning permits online.
Planning & Community Development
Zoning, wetlands, subdivisions, POCD, and land-use applications.
Building Department
Building permits, inspections, and code review.