Economic Development

Welcome to the City of West Haven. Our office is dedicated to the prosperity and economic vitality of our community.

We are here to help with every aspect of development for the City of West Haven, whether you are moving your business to our community or planning an expansion.

Our building officials, and zoning and planning staff have extensive experience in their fields. They will quickly move you through the permitting and approval process by meeting with contractors on a regular basis and conducting prompt and thorough inspections. Our staff is always available to meet with you or your representatives to answer questions, review plans, and make recommendations.

Visit our “Meet Our Team” page on this website to contact us by e-mail or phone… or feel free to stop by our office. We are always happy to help.

— Eileen Buckheit, Commissioner Phone 203-937-3580

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The City of West Haven has been lauded by "BusinessWeek" as one the "best places to raise your kids." Noting that West Haven is home to the University of New Haven and is about five miles from Yale University and offers easy access to Bradley Point Park beach and the Sandy Point bird sanctuary, the publication narrowed the list of towns using the following weighted criteria: affordability; school performance; number of schools; household expenditures; crime rates; air quality; job growth; family income; museums, parks, theaters, and other amenities; and diversity. See more at: Best Places to Raise Your Kids: 2010
The Connecticut Central Coast is a region of 17 towns and cities strategically located between New York (57 miles) and Boston (130 miles,) along Connecticut’s I-95 corridor and adjacent to Long Island Sound. The United Illuminating Company is the electricity distributor for the region and supports economic development efforts throughout the 17 towns it serves.
The Yale West Campus has 1.6 million square feet of space spread among 20 buildings. The campus, situated on 136+ acres, straddles the towns of West Haven and Orange. The facility includes over 500,000 square feet of research/lab space and includes office and warehouse space, in addition to a full-service child care center and a central utilities plant. The West Campus will provide opportunities to enhance the University's medical and scientific research and other academic programs.
Welcome to Energy Matters, an e-publication on behalf of the West Haven Energy Commission. The site focuses on West Haven’s ongoing commitment to energy conservation throughout the City. This interactive site provides information about energy matters and encourages the City, West Haven residents and visitors to communicate about better ways to conserve energy. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds us that environmental responsibility is everyone’s responsibility. Thanks for your participation.

Economic Development

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