Economic Development Department

The Economic Development Department strives to ensure that development is planned and carried out in a manner that is beneficial to the community's health, safety, and welfare. The department coordinates development activities consistent with the city's smart growth objectives which includes: neighborhood protection, excellent community design, coordinated infrastructure investment and enhancement, environmental protection, and planning for the provision of dispersed affordable housing.

What's in the Economic Development Department

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Survey

The City of Longmont is considering several approaches to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries and would like to know what you are thinking. Please take a moment to complete a short survey to help us understand your priorities for regulating medical marijuana dispensaries in Longmont. Complete the survey.

Business Start-Up Grant

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for sales-tax generating businesses opening in non-residential zoning districts in the City of Longmont. The Business Start-Up Grant (BSUG) Program will reimburse an eligible business up to $2,000 for legitimate start-up costs after program requirements are fulfilled. For more information visit our Business Start-Up Grant page.

Mission Statement

Economic Development Department Mission Statement

The Economic Development Department creates partnerships and fosters opportunities to promote Longmont’s economic vitality. We engage the community in building a sustainable economy, creating livable neighborhoods and preserving the built and natural environment to maintain and enhance our quality of life. We are known for our responsiveness, consistency, streamlined processes and accessibility.

Economic Development Department

Goal Statements:

Create a consensus around the priority of economic development as a city and community wide goal,
Efficiently administer and continuously improve a streamlined development services system,
Engage with the business community to support, develop and innovate programs which promote a business friendly climate,
Encourage balanced development and redevelopment that supports economic diversity, neighborhood quality, downtown, a range of transportation choices and community safety,
Provide a high quality life-cycle of customer service by developing relationships that are long term, built on integrity and trust,
Support and strengthen community assets which contribute to our quality of life including wellness, recreation, entertainment, arts, the natural environment and education.

Divisions

The Economic Development Department consists of four divisions. Together these divisions encourage a pattern of development that balances quality of life issues with the impacts of growth. They are also responsible for the delivery of a variety of basic services for the community

Private Activity Bond Applications Being Accepted

The City of Longmont has been allocated $3,826,755 of Private Activity Bonds for 2010. This tax-exempt bond financing program can be used by private or non-profit organizations interested in acquiring land, buildings and equipment for manufacturing, industrial, agriculture or other primary job creating enterprises. The financing technique may also be used for low and moderate income housing, hospital facilities or pollution control projects. Commercial development projects are ineligible for this program.

Economic Development Department

303-651-8318

Applications are also available via our website, please visit this page for more Information and to download the application.

Applications will be accepted until March 1 , 2010.

Development Services Center - 385 Kimbark Street

In an effort to streamline the development review and building permit processes, a "one-stop" permit processing concept has been implemented with the opening of the Development Services Center in October 2007. What this means is that customers can get all their information, plan reviews and building permits at one place. Besides streamlining the processes, staff have moved offices into one area so customers no longer have to travel between remote locations throughout the City. The Old Museum and Old City Hall were remodeled at 385 Kimbark St. to accommodate the Economic Development divisions, including Planning and Development Services, Building Inspection, Economic Vitality, as well as offices for Longmont Power and Communication, Public Works, Water/Wastewater, and Fire Department representatives. Please check out our Development Services Center page for office hours and related links.

From the Director's Office

If you have any questions, please contact
Brad Power, Director of Economic Development Department, 303-651-8481,
e-mail brad.power@ci.longmont.co.us