City of Hamilton - Planning & Economic Development

Business Owner

Find financial incentives, small business resources, licensing requirements and useful information to help you successfully build, develop or expand you business in Hamilton.

Your 1st Steps

•	One-Stop for Business

•	Determining Zoning

•	Submitting a Site Plan

Opening or Expanding Your Business

•	Business Licensing
•	Mentoring Services

•	One-Stop for Business

•	Planning Application Assistance

•	Small Business Resources

•	Youth Programs

Reasons to Invest in Hamilton

•	Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)

•	City-Owned Properties for Sale
•	Expansion and Relocation Assistance

•	Hamilton Calling Program

•	Industrial Land Development

•	Location Advantages

Building or Making Changes to Your Property

•	Building Inspections

•	Building Permit Fees

•	Development Charges

•	Minor Variance
•	Official Plan
•	Online Building Permit Query
•	One Stop for Business

•	Planning Application Assistance

•	Sign By-law

•	Site Plan Control

•	When do I need a Building Permit?

•	Zoning By-law

Financial Incentive Programs

•	Brownfields: Environmental Remediation and Site Enhancement Program (ERASE)

•	Commercial Heritage Improvement and Restoration Program
•	Hamilton Downtown Multi-Residential Property Investment Program

•	Hamilton Downtown Property Improvement Grant Program

•	Green Programs

•	Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

•	Commercial Corridor Housing Loan and Grant Program

Maintaining Your Property

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Graffiti

•	Property Standards By-law
•	Pesticide By-law

•	Snow Removal
•	Yard Maintenance By-law

Committee of Adjustment

•	Agendas and Meeting Decisions

•	Applications and Guidelines Brochure

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Business Owner