Developing a project or starting a business is no small task.
Our staff will guide you through the development process from start to finish, with the goal of making the City process the least of your worries. From site selection to financial assistance, we'll help you get the answers you need to make the right decision for your company, your clients, and your employees.
Our City Council has built a reputation for getting things done and welcoming new and expanding businesses and development.
Monticello makes it happen.
Mission Statement
The Development Services team coordinates, evaluates and implements sustainable development in a respectful and approachable manner. Through service, education, and engagement, we strengthen our community.
Private data center developers have shown interest in Monticello. The City has collected information on the Data Centers webpage for the community to learn more about the proposed projects and the City's role in land use. Additional Info...
Find information for upcoming public hearings and special meetings. A calendar of regular City meetings is also available. Official notices are published in the Monticello Times. Additional Info...
Help Monticello bloom! Sponsor a Planter and help keep our community colorful -- no gardening required! For $100, your sponsorship covers the cost of flowers and maintenance. Sponsorships receive a "thank you" sign in the planter. Additional Info...
The City of Monticello’s Spring Tree Sale is back, offering discounted trees to help replace trees lost to infectious diseases in our community. Quantities are limited and orders are filled first come first served. Order by April 20! Additional Info...
A digital copy of our latest newsletter is available on our website. City newsletters are published twice a year and mailed to city residents. Read on...
Downtown Monticello is full of charm. Our goal is to keep building on that. Learn how the Monticello Economic Development Authority is encouraging investment in Downtown. Additional Info...
Check out the brand new Monticello Resident Guide! This guide is your all-in-one resource for City services, events, and local information, keeping the community connected to everything Monticello has to offer. Read on...
Leah Gardner, owner of Queen Bee’s Gardens & Floral at 200 W Broadway Street, Suite 101, received Wright County Economic Development Partnership’s 2024 Outstanding Start Up Entrepreneur Award. Read on...
Curious about how the City develops and grows? The Community Development Department plays a vital role. Check out the Department's 2024 Annual Update to learn more. Read on...
