The Town of Berlin, Connecticut

Doing Business in Berlin

Our central location is at the hub of the regional highway network including most major interstates and north/south state highways.  Being in Berlin allows firms to tap into the region’s large pool of educated workers, as well as be able to send goods throughout the United States and beyond.

The Town has attracted regional and international businesses such as COMCAST, Eversource, Assa Abloy, and Home Depot, but has still retained its New England charm, creating a magnificent quality of life. 

To continue to recruit and retain valuable firms and employees, Berlin has maintained its sense of community through Town-wide activities like the Berlin Fair, by encouraging civic participation and by offering a wide range of home ownership options.  With the upgrades to the New Haven/Springfield Rail Line, a trip to New York City or Springfield is just a short train ride away.

Its sense of place is what sets Berlin apart and makes our community a special place to live and a great place to locate a business. 

For additional information regarding Town of Berlin Planning, Zoning and Permits, please go to:

Planning and Zoning Department

Façade Overview

The Facade Improvement Matching Grant Program is an economic development incentive  program offered to eligible applicants who own or lease eligible property located within strategic development areas in the Town of Berlin.  An applicant could be eligible for up to a 50% match up to $50,000 for façade improvements and up to $1,500 for signage. 

Façade Application 

Façade Program Guidelines

Tax Abatement Program Overview

The Town of Berlin, Connecticut recognizes the importance of continued economic growth in our community and has adopted a tax abatement program based upon improvements which will increase the value of a property.  The Town policy is that projects must involve one of the following activities – manufacturing, office use, warehouse/distribution, information technology, new retail developments, restaurants or recreation. 

Abatement Application

Events and Public Relations

The Town of Berlin supports its local businesses and events they have. In order to better do this we have an E-Newsletter that gets sent out.

November's E-Newsletter