City of Hamilton - Planning & Economic Development

Business Owner

In order to make sure we are meeting the needs of small business owners Hamilton established an Open for Business Sub-Committee.

1st Steps

•	One Stop for Business

•	Changing an Existing Building (Change of Use)
•	Determining Zoning

•	Constructing a New Building (Site Plan)
•	Business Licensing

Business Resources/Services

•	Mentoring Services
•	One Stop for Business

•	Planning Application Assistance

•	Small Business Plans and Registrations

•	Youth Programs

Reasons to Invest in Hamilton

•	Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)

•	Expansion and Relocation Assistance

•	Hamilton Calling Program

•	Industrial Land Development

•	Location Advantages

New Building or Renovating

•	Building Inspections

•	Building Permit Fees

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

•	Planning Application Assistance

•	Sign By-law

•	Site Plan Control

•	Zoning By-law

Financial Incentives

•	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

•

•	Property Standards By-law

•	Snow Removal
•	Yard Maintenance By-law

Committee of Adjustment

•	Agendas and Meeting Decisions

•	Applications and Guidelines Brochure

Popular Links