Planning and Economic Development

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News

  • Register today! Broome County’s Fall Municipal Training:  SEQRA: components, forms, and updates.  Click here to register for the in-person training on October 8, 2026.
  • Check out the 2025 Annual Report!
  • Register for the 40th Annual Riverbank Cleanup today! Registration is now open.  Click here to register.  This year's event will be October 17, 2026. 
  • Learn more about the Arts and Culture Strategic Master Plan at artsculturebroometioga.com 
  • Keep up with our progress! Find out the latest updates on our Brandywine Growth District BOA webpage.

Open Request For Proposals/Qualifications

There are no open requests at this time.

Mission Statement

The Broome County Department of Planning and Economic Development serves to promote the sound and orderly economic and physical growth of Broome County and its constituent municipalities.  It provides technical planning guidance and assistance to the County Executive and County Legislature and implements projects and programs designed to improve the economy, environment, and physical infrastructure of the county.  The department extends professional services to local municipalities and other public and private entities in the areas of land use planning and zoning, grantsmanship, economic development, cartography, community assistance, research and infrastructure development.

The Department of Planning and Economic Development consists of the following divisions:

 

 
Broome County Planning