The Village of
RUTLANDOHIO
Tyler M. Eblin, Mayor
Welcome to the Village of Rutland! Whether you are a Village business owner, an entrepreneur, or an individual considering starting a business in our community, our Village administration is here to help you navigate the resources important for you and your team. Accordingly, we dedicate this page to providing information regarding the Village portfolio, demographics, municipal services, infrastructure, taxation, and the facilities of our small, bucolic Village.
For questions, concerns, or suggestions, we encourage you to contact our Village Welcome Center, administered by the Office of the Clerk-Fiscal Officer, by calling (740) 742-2121, extension 1000, or visiting us in person at Rutland Civic Center-Village Hall, located at 337 Main Street, Rutland, Ohio 45775, on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays from 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
The Village of Rutland, a historic coal mining community, is situated in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio. Nestled within our community is incredible potential for growth and new business opportunity.
Centered in the heart of the Village is the Rutland Business District. Businesses currently serving our community include an automotive repair shop, a funeral home, two restaurants, two variety stores, a propane provider and a post office.
While the Village welcomes all new lawful business opportunities, the objective of the Village of Rutland is to facilitate economic development that promotes quality of life, meets the needs and visions of local residents, and nurtures reliable employment opportunities. The Village seeks new business in the area of banking; grocery; health and beauty; clothing and furniture; hardware; fuel and service; outdoor sports; and family restaurant and dining.
A number of commercial buildings currently sit vacant, awaiting for new development and flourishing economic activity. Whether it's a barber shop, coffee shop and cafe, family restaurant or hardware store, our community is eager to support your business.
Photos of buildings available for sale will be posted soon. If you are a developer, firm or individual interested in developing and leasing for business, or purchasing, developing and opening a business, please contact Tyler M. Eblin, Mayor, by calling (740) 742 2121.
As a municipality, the Village of Rutland has the core infrastructure, recently improved, within the community needed should expansion be required for prospective business and industry. In addition to this infrastructure, the Village, and its partnering agencies, provides services to maintain and protect this infrastructure. Infrastructure available in and public services provided by the Village of Rutland included:
✔ Cable, Telephone and Internet Utilities
✔ Community Center
✔ Electrical Utilities
✔ Fire Protection
✔ Grants Administration
✔ Municipal Water System
✔ Municipal Sanitary Sewer System
✔ Municipal Storm Sewer System
✔ Natural Gas System
✔ Parks and Recreation
✔ Police Protection
✔ Street Maintenance
✔ Street Lighting
If you have identified a location for your business in the Village of Rutland, we're here to help you get started. Tips suggested and steps required for new businesses depend on the type of business you are preparing to open. For more information, please contact:
Tyler M. Eblin, Mayor
Village of Rutland
337 Main Street, Post Office Box 297
Rutland, Ohio 45775
Telephone: (740) 742 2121
Fax: (740) 742 0303
teblin.villageofrutland@gmail.com
Perry Varnadoe, Director of Economic Development
Meigs County Economic Development Office
236 East Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio 45769
Telephone: (740) 992 3034
Resources
The Village of Rutland is located in Rutland Township, Meigs County, Ohio, along State Route 124, connected to State Route 143 and State Route 684 by New Lima Road, and is part of the beautiful appalachian region. More than 660,000 vehicles traverse the Village annually.
2,137
Village of Rutland, 427
Rutland Township, 1,710
929
Village of Rutland, 250
Rutland Township, 679
$46,655 - $53,000
Village of Rutland, $53,000
Rutland Township, $46,655
Middleport, 6.8 miles | Pomeroy, 6.6 miles
Syracuse, 13 miles | Racine, 17.1 miles
Gallipolis, 21.9 miles | Athens, 28.7 miles
Jackson, 31.5 miles | Belpre, 41.6 miles
Marietta, 53.1 miles
Interstate 77, 47 miles | U.S. Highway 33, 7.8 miles
U.S. Highway 50, 18.2 miles | Ohio State Route 7, 3.8 miles
Businesses and employees in the Village of Rutland are subject to a one-percent income tax on their net profits and earnings, respectively. The Village has authorized and delegated all municipal income tax enforcement and collection to the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA).
All businesses in the Village must be registered with RITA for compliance with the Village's municipal income tax ordinance, and to ensure payment of municipal income taxes can be made.
To register, file and pay your municipal net profit tax, as well as all required withholdings, or to learn more about the tax, exemptions and credits, click the appropriate link provided below.
Jurisdiction: Clerk's Office
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121 Ext. 1000