Economic Development Agency

Contact Information: 

Mark S. DeVoe, Director of Planning and Economic Development - 860-793-0221 ext 210 - devoe@plainville-ct.gov

Plainville is a business friendly community. The mill rate is currently 28.01. Click on the business link below to learn more about Plainville and what a wonderful place we are to live, work and play.  Read on to learn more about the Economic Development Agency, the role they play, and some of the incentive programs they offer.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Economic Development Agency recognizes that economic development is a vital aspect of Plainville's continued growth. To foster this growth, the EDA strives to increase responsible investment and development throughout our community.  The Economic Development Agency advises the Plainville Town Council in matters of economic assistance to existing and incoming businesses.  They also advise other land use commissions where their decisions may impact the Town’s economy. 

TAX INCENTIVES

The Economic Development Agency accepts applications for tax abatements for new construction and substantial renovations where allowed by law.  Click on the link below to download an application for the Town's Tax Incentive Program for development in "non-enterprise zone areas".

The Agency also endorses applications to the State Department of Community and Economic Development for certain types of development within the Plainville’s Enterprise Zone.  Also known as the Contiguous Municipality Zone, development meeting certain criteria in this area can be eligible for tax abatements as high as 80% of the value of improvements and/or equipment new to the Town’s tax rolls.  To learn more about Enterpise Zone (CMZ) benefits, visit the Business Section of this website. 

Contact the Director of Planning and Economic Development with additional questions on either program.

REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM

Where funding is available, The Economic Development Agency is empowered to make recommendations to the Town Council regarding financial assistance in the form of low interest loans.  Click on the link below to download an application for this program.

Contact the Director of Planning and Economic Development with additional questions.