Find Licenses and Incentives
Find permits, incentives, and zoning information for your next project. Permit Planner will help you create a custom plan for starting and growing your business in Toledo.
Build your business planDoing Business In Toledo
Toledo's strategic location provides the benefits of speed and cost-effective access to many vital North American markets. With a relatively low cost of capital and affordable operating costs, it makes business sense to consider Toledo.
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Zoning Maps
You will need to check that the structure where you want to open your business is zoned to accommodate the type of business you plan to open.
Check the AddressCertificate of Occupancy
New construction, large renovations, new ownership, and new use may require a new certificate of occupancy.
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Incentive & Financing Programs
Loans, grants, and tax credit programs.
Find SupportPre-Development Meeting
Meet with City staff to discuss your plan and learn more about what you need for your specific goals.
Schedule a MeetingDo Business
New Business Registration
Required for all new businesses operating in Toledo.
Download the FormBusiness Licenses
Licensing is required for some business activities.
Apply NowEconomic Development Partners
The City of Toledo's Department of Economic Development works cooperatively with many organizations operating within the Northwest Ohio Region. The following are valuable partners:
It Matters Where You Make It
We believe that it matters where you make your living;
Where you make your home;
Where you make your life;
Make it here.
Toledo.
An Ideal Location for Business
Simply put, Toledo's strategic location provides the benefits of speed and cost-effective access to many vital North American markets. When you consider the relatively low cost of capital and affordable operating costs in Northwest Ohio, it makes perfect sense to consider our region for an expansion or relocation project.