Experience the Difference

Business Environment

Predictable. Competitive.

Built for Business.

Loveland offers a business environment designed for clarity, speed, and confidence.

Competitive operating costs, transparent development processes, and direct access to decision-makers help businesses move from planning to operation without unnecessary delays or uncertainty.

Whether you are expanding operations, relocating your company, or evaluating sites in Northern Colorado, Loveland provides the structure and support to help projects move forward efficiently.

This is a city that works with you—not around you.

Loveland at a Glance

Strategic Advantages for Business Growth

Loveland combines location, talent access, and responsive local government to create one of the strongest business climates in Northern Colorado.

Why Businesses Choose Loveland

Loveland combines location, talent, access and responsive local government to create one of the strongest business climates in Northern Colorado.

Strategic location between Denver and Fort Collins

Competitive tax structure and operating costs

Streamlined development
Timelines

Direct, responsive Economic Development support

a labor pool of 400,000+ across Northern Colorado

Competitive Cost Structure

Clear Costs. No Surprises.

Predictable costs help businesses plan with confidence.

Loveland’s tax structure and development fee approach are designed to support transparency from the beginning—so businesses can model expenses accurately and avoid unnecessary surprises later in the process.

Transparent fee structures, clear development expectations, and upfront estimates help reduce uncertainty and improve decision-making during site selection and project planning.

For site selectors and developers comparing Northern Colorado communities, clarity matters—and Loveland delivers it.

State Sales Tax
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City Sales Tax
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Larimer County Sales Tax
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Speed to Build

Clear Timelines. Faster Approvals.

Defined review timelines, coordinated internal processes, and responsive staff help projects stay on track from concept to construction.

Typical Development Timelines

This streamlined development process helps businesses reduce risk, improve scheduling certainty, and move faster toward opening day.
For developers looking for faster permitting in Colorado, Loveland offers a process designed for efficiency.

Dedicated Economic Development support

Planning, building & utilities Coordination

Clear process concept to permit

Multi-department coordination

Development Process & Support

Straightforward. Coordinated. Responsive.

Development projects move faster when the right people are aligned early.

Loveland provides direct support throughout the development process—helping businesses navigate requirements, coordinate departments, and move efficiently from site selection to permit approval.

You are not navigating the process alone—you are working with a team focused on helping your project succeed.

This same hands-on support extends through business retention and expansion long after opening day.

Proven Partnership

Public-Private Collaboration That Delivers Results

Successful projects happen through strong partnerships.

“The Economic Development team helped us navigate a complex project—and without that public-private partnership, the Sprouts redevelopment would not have happened. The team was responsive, understood our timelines, and delivered the support needed to secure city approvals. Loveland is a business-friendly community, and we look forward to working with them again.”

- Tyler Carlson, Managing Principal, Evergreen 

From redevelopment to new construction, Loveland helps projects move forward with confidence.

Performance-Based Incentives

Strategic. Accountable. Results-Driven.

Loveland offers a range of tools to support business investment—structured to align with performance and community impact.

All incentives are performance-based.

Support That Stays With You

Long-Term Partnership Beyond the Project

Economic development does not stop after the ribbon cutting.

From your first conversation through long-term growth, Loveland’s Economic Development team stays aligned with your success.

Site selection and development coordination

Business retention and expansion services

Workforce and training connections

Access to regional, county and state partners

You will have a clear point of contact and a team that moves with you—helping your business adapt, expand, and succeed over time.
For companies evaluating relocation to Northern Colorado, partnership matters just as much as location.
Start the conversation today by connecting with our team.