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Find Appropriate Sites
The Economic Development Team can help identify buildings and parcels to support your business, feel free to call our office or view the current available property inventory .
Licensing & Permitting
Haverhill knows that time is valuable, and is committed to expedited permitting.
• Building, Plumbing, Wire, and Sign Permits through
Haverhill's Inspectional Services
• Project review & approval through
• Variances and special permits through
Financing
• Small business loans through:
United States Small Business Administration
• MassDevelopment: Targeted assistance for downtown business and developers, citywide manufacturing finance and real estate finance for non-profit organizations and rental housing, and specialized funding programs.
Contact Geetha Rao Ramani
Haverhill grants.
• Business Technical Assistance and Financing through: Mass Development
• Small business lending: Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Small Business Loan Fund
• Peer-to-peer microlending: Kiva
Incentives
Haverhill is part of the Northern Essex Regional Economic Target Area and is classified as a Gateway City. This designation allows the town to provide Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to business projects resulting in increased property values, job retention, and growth.
Contact Pamela Price in the Haverhill Economic Development Office to help see if your project qualifies.
Some projects may also apply for an Investment Tax Credit and a slew of other incentives through the Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) .
Business Assistance
• Volunteer business counseling through SCORE
• Regional networking & development programs through the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce & Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Access state resources through the Massachusetts Office of Business Development