For Businesses
Help for Brighton businesses
Practical help for business and property owners in and around downtown Brighton: grants, permits, property taxes, available space and neighbors to team up with. Inside the DDA district or not, you are welcome here.
Help & resources
Loans, free advisors, hiring help, tax savings and the dates not to miss, from the City up to the federal government.
See all help →Grants & Programs
Façade improvements, rental assistance and more — see what’s open now.
See grants & programs →Get business updates
Sign up to hear about grants, events and downtown news.
Sign up for updates →Find or list space
Commercial space for sale or lease downtown, and a form for owners and brokers.
See available space →Partner with your neighbors
Cross-promote with complementary downtown businesses — coupons, referrals, joint events.
Opt in →Ask for help
Stuck on a permit, a sign, an inspection or a property tax notice? Tell us what is going on and we will point you to the right person.
Ask a question →Am I in the district?
The district runs roughly from Denver Street (north) to E. Bromley Lane (south), between U.S. 85 and 4th Avenue, with an extension east along Bridge Street.
View the official boundary map (PDF)
The boundary shown is approximate; the DDA confirms eligibility for its own programs.
Next DDA Board meeting
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 · 3:30 pm
City Hall, First Floor Council Chambers, 500 S 4th Ave
Open to the public
Have your say
Tell us what downtown needs
The Brighton DDA is deciding what to invest in, and business and property owners should shape it. Answers are summarized, without names, for the DDA Board and city staff. This takes about 5 minutes.
Have your sayWhat the DDA plans for downtown
Economic Development
Prevent displacement, attract local and independent businesses, redevelop vacant sites, and keep and attract jobs.
Mobility & Connectivity
Make downtown more walkable and bike-friendly, improve parking, and make rail crossings safer.
Downtown Experience
Make downtown welcoming, safe and clean, with clear gateways and wayfinding.
Arts & Culture
Bring more events and public art, and support local artists and multicultural resources.
Downtown as a Neighborhood
Add housing, preserve history, and create parks, fresh food and gathering places.