The Economic Development Commission authorizes the issuance of tax exempt bonds to local business and industry and new businesses coming to our community in an attempt to expand our tax base and to create new and better jobs for our residents.

The Economic Development Commission meets at City Hall as required. Please contact City Hall at (219) 462-1161 with your questions and concerns.

• You can access Zoning Ordinance Information Online
The complete Zoning and Sign Ordinances through the Department of Planning are available online.

• You can access the City's Smoking Ordinance Online
The Smoking Ordinance, approved by the City Council in 2007, is available online.

• Historic Images and Information of Valparaiso are Online
Interested in the history of Valparaiso through pictures, brochures, and maps dating back to the 1880s? These unique tidbits of information are available online.

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Valparaiso has been named COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, a first for NW Indiana. Click here to read more...