Business Resources & Incentives
Contact the Town of Oakland Business Coordinator at [email protected] or 301-334-2691 for assistance with business requirements and incentives.
Licenses & Fees
Oakland Commercial District (CDMA) Fee
All businesses within the Town of Oakland District are automatically in of the Commercial District. The Greater Oakland Business Association serves as the commercial district management authority (CDMA) and is funded by the annual CDMA fee. The town government collects the fee on behalf of the association.
Town of Oakland
Email
[email protected]
Website
oaklandmd.com/greater-oakland-business-association
Phone
301-334-2691
Maryland Business Licenses
The Clerk of the Circuit Court can advise on what state of Maryland licenses and permits your business requires.
You must pay the Oakland Commercial District Management Authority (CDMA) Fee before Maryland will issue a business license.
Garrett County Clerk of Circuit Court
Website
courts.state.md.us/clerks/garrett/business
Phone
301-334-1937
Maryland Trader’s License
Unless your business is a grower or manufacturer, it may not offer for sale, sell or otherwise dispose of any goods within Maryland, without first obtaining a trader's license from the Clerk of the Circuit Court and opening a sales tax account.
You must pay the Oakland Commercial District Management Authority (CDMA) Fee before Maryland will issue a Trader’s license.
Garrett County Clerk of Circuit Court
Website
courts.state.md.us/clerks/garrett/business
Phone
301-334-1937
Incentives
Oakland Grants and 0% Loans for Businesses
The Greater Oakland Business Association (GOBA) in conjunction with the Mayor and Town Council may issue 0% interest loans, grants, and combination loan/grant packages. Max request of $5,000. GOBA reviews all applications and submits a recommendation to the Mayor and Town Council who vote to approve or deny the application. Any business member of GOBA may apply.
Greater Oakland Business Association
Email
[email protected]
Website
oaklandmd.com/greater-oakland-business-association
Phone
301-334-2691
Garrett County Government Business Development
Garrett County and the State of Maryland offer attractive incentive packages, which may include tax credits, grants, and low-cost loans for real estate acquisition, construction, equipment, training, and working capital. Garrett County will work with your business to provide the most attractive incentive package, commensurate with project needs, and determine resource availability.
Garrett County Government
Business Development
Email
[email protected]
Website
business.garrettcountymd.gov/incentives
Phone
301-334-1921
Address
203 South Fourth Street, Room 208
Oakland, Maryland 21550
State of Maryland Financial Incentives
The Maryland Department of Commerce financial incentive programs include venture capital investments and tax credits, direct loans, grants and loan guarantees.
Maryland Department of Commerce
Website
commerce.maryland.gov/fund
Phone
888-246-6736