Development Services
Buffalo’s Mission is to be a community where excellence and experience come together. The Vision for the community is to continue to grow by fostering an environment of superior services, innovation in all areas, and a safe environment to live, work and play. Every citizen will accept responsibility and will be accountable for success!
Buffalo is a mix of small community charm and suburban amenities with a lakeside, pedestrian-friendly core downtown centered around the beautiful Sturges Park and its lakeside walk. Residents and visitors enjoy availability of large retailers along the Highway 55 and Highway 25 corridors, as well as top notch medical facilities located in the community and a stellar school system. Buffalo is ideally located within about a half-hour drive of both the Twin Cities and St. Cloud metropolitan areas with easy access via the state highway system.
The Buffalo City Council has established goals for the community that are forward-thinking, dynamic and focused on continued development within the community while preserving the distinct community identity. Information listed below is intended to give you a first look at the community, resources and partnerships that may be available for businesses interested in locating in the City of Buffalo. City Staff will be happy to speak with you to discuss your project and look for opportunities to help you locate here. Thank you for considering.
Buffalo Business Opportunities Video
We are proud to present the video linked above as an introduction to our community. Please view this as well as the information below and contact city staff for more information.
Business District Interactive Map
This map gives descriptions of commercial areas where you may want to locate your business and an interactive aerial view. Contact city staff for more information about buildings or lots that may be available.
Business Ready Infrastructure Information
Available City-Owned Commercial Sites
Wright County Economic Development Video
2018 Demographics/Economic Profile
Community Development Update – April 2019
Downtown Plan Update – October 2018
Downtown Vision Study – 2007
Comprehensive Plan – 2007
Housing Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan – 2019
Historic Context Study – 2011
Downtown Housing Under Construction – 2019-2020 –
60-Unit All Ages Apartments (Studio, One, Two and Three- Bedroom) – 204 1st Ave NW- Alo Apartments – Fall 2020 Opening Scheduled
90-Unit Senior Housing (Combination of Apartments, Assisted Living and Care Suites) – 150 Division St E – Havenwood – Spring 2020 Opening Scheduled
City Financing Options
A range of financial assistance programs may be available to new and growing businesses.
*For more information please contact: Community & Economic Development Director Jennifer Nash – 763-684-5407
Local Assistance Programs – Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Low-Interest Loan Gap Financing Programs for Qualified Projects – Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Other Potential Programs Available
Grant and Loan Programs through the State of Minnesota – Department of Employment and Economic Development
Small Business Programs and Assistance with Business Plans – Wright County Economic Development Partnership
Grants and Financing Assistance – Initiative Foundation
Other Helpful Links
