Downtown Tiffin, Ohio
Build the next chapter on Tiffin’s riverfront.
The City of Tiffin is seeking a development partner for approximately 0.67 acres along the Sandusky River. Bring your vision to a site in the heart of downtown.
- City-owned property
- Approximately 0.67 acres
- Location
- Beside City Lot 6
- Rolling proposals
- No fixed submission deadline
A riverfront setting. A downtown connection.
Room for your vision.
Located on the east bank of the Sandusky River near Madison Street and Front Street, this property places a future project near downtown restaurants, shops, entertainment, and public spaces.
The City welcomes financially feasible ideas that strengthen downtown activity and make the most of the riverfront. A sale is preferred; lease proposals and other lawful arrangements may also be considered.
- Residential
- Commercial
- Hospitality
- Recreation
- Mixed use
Concepts are subject to required approvals and must preserve the public parking currently provided within City Lot 6.
Tiffin Community Reinvestment Area No. 1
Real property tax exemption on eligible new construction value.
An incentive to support investment.
Eligible new construction qualifies for a 15-year, 100% exemption on its assessed value, subject to program requirements, application, and required approvals.
The exemption does not apply to land value. Coordinate with the City before construction to confirm the process and timing.
From idea to proposal
Start with the opportunity. Bring a plan.
Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis while the solicitation remains open. The City may review proposals and begin discussions as they arrive.
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Review the materials
Read the full RFP, view the site photos and illustrative concept, and contact Nick Dutro for the current solicitation status and any written updates.
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Develop your proposal
Explain your concept, team, market, financing, proposed terms, and schedule. Follow the RFP’s required sequence and include the signed certification.
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Submit to the City
Email one searchable PDF to ndutro@tiffinohio.gov .
Use the subject line: Downtown Riverfront Development Proposal
Request acknowledgment of receipt.
What should my proposal include?
Section 3 of the RFP provides the full requirements. Organize your proposal around these eight areas:
- Respondent and development team
- Relevant experience and references
- Development concept and site plan
- Market and operating plan
- Investment and financial capacity
- Proposed business terms
- Implementation and community benefits
- Disclosures and exceptions
Include the signed Respondent Certification from Section 7 and acknowledge all written RFP updates issued before submission. Initial proposals do not require final loan commitments; the RFP explains the financial evidence to include.
Does my project have to follow the example concept?
No. The engineering concept in Exhibit B illustrates one possible mixed-use approach. Alternative concepts are welcome. The drawing is not an approved site plan or a guarantee of development rights.
What site requirements should I plan for?
Preserve the existing public parking in City Lot 6 and explain how your project will meet its own parking and access needs. Your team will also need to evaluate boundaries, utilities, riverwall conditions, floodplain requirements, and other site and approval requirements. Arrange any site entry or testing with the City in advance.
How do I receive updates or ask a question?
Email Nick Dutro to request the current RFP, any written addenda, and confirmation that the solicitation remains open. Ask to register your email address for updates. Only City-issued written addenda modify the RFP.
Submit your completed proposal directly to the City Administrator. Delivery to the Collaborative or another office does not constitute submission.
Complete details · PDF
Request for Proposals
Property information, submission requirements, evaluation factors, certification, site photos, and an illustrative concept.
Open the full RFPShare the opportunity · PDF
Property flyer
A one-page overview of the location, development opportunity, available CRA incentive, and contacts.
Open the property flyerLet’s start a conversation
Interested in Tiffin’s riverfront?
Contact the City about the RFP, or connect with our team to explore local development resources.
RFP questions and proposal submissions
Nick Dutro
City Administrator
City of Tiffin
Local development support
Bryce Riggs
President & CEO
Seneca County Collaborative
Based on the City of Tiffin RFP issued October 21, 2026. Contact the City for current availability and written updates. The full RFP and City-issued addenda govern the solicitation.
Final boundaries and development feasibility are subject to verification. Any transaction requires Tiffin City Council approval and other required approvals.