Economic and Community Development

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Thursday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am-1:30 pm

Economic Development

Economic and Community Development (ECD) fosters an environment that is supportive of economic development and growth. The ECD manages a number of economic development incentive programs to encourage the retention, expansion, relocation, or creation of new businesses within the City. Click here to learn more.

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Community Development

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

Program Summary

The Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program offers businesses tax credits when they invest in programs under the provisions of the Act.  Programs can include energy conservation, employment and training, child care services, neighborhood assistance, and other services. 

To qualify for the program, applicants must be bona fide tax-exempt organizations and the projects must relate to community or neighborhood services in Bristol.

Approved 2025 NAA Programs

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

Programs and projects that utilize U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development formula funding according to a five-year Consolidated Plan and an Annual Action Plan. Click Here

CDBG YEAR 52 

CDBG Applications are now available for Year 52 (2026-2027). Click here to visit the CDBG page for information.

CDBG Year 51

CDBG Year 51 Allocations

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 5-Year Consolidated Plan is currently available for viewing. The plan includes new goals based on surveys of Bristol residents and social service agencies to assess current and future community needs. 

Housing Rehab Program

The Economic and Community Development Department offers a Residential Housing Rehabilitation Program for major home and energy efficiency improvements that benefit low- and moderate-income Bristol homeowners. Grants are available to reimburse up to 50% of approved costs for improvements made to owner-occupied homes.

Starting January 1, 2025, the program will convert to a no-interest loan that must be repaid when the property is sold. Contact the ECD office at 860-584-6185 for the updated guidelines.

Grants and Brownfields

Secure funding for a variety of city-wide projects. Obtains and administers grants to remediate contaminated properties known as Brownfields.

Marketing

Marketing and public relations for the City of Bristol is managed by Economic and Community Development. For more information, visit the Bristol All Heart website or you may contact Marketing & Public Relations Specialist, Dawn Nielsen at 860-584-6190 or dawnnielsen@bristolct.gov

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