The City of Santa Ana has launched a Small Business Incentive Program

Members of the Santa Ana community with small businesses are encouraged to check-out the Small Business Incentive Program.

Grant Amounts for Qualified Business Expenses:

• Up to $5,000 for businesses with a storefront
• Up to $2,500 for Santa Ana residents with businesses operating in Santa Ana without a storefront

Criteria for Participation:

• New Santa Ana business within three years of operation
• Business License & Certificate of Occupancy
• Microenterprise with 5 or fewer employees, including the owners
• Either Income Qualifying or Geographic qualifying

Income qualification:

The business owner is determined to be low-income pursuant to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) family household income requirements.

2018 Income Limits:

• 1 Person $ 61,250
• 2 Persons $ 70,000
• 3 Persons $ 78,750
• 4 Persons $ 87,450
• 5 Persons $ 94,450
• 6 Persons $ 101,450
• 7 Persons $ 108,450
• 8 or More Persons $ 115,450

Geographic qualification:

City staff will determine if your business serves at least 51% Low to Moderate Income residents based on its proximity to neighborhoods and the goods/services it provides.

• Tap or click here for program pre-eligibility info
• Tap or click here for program application info
• Tap or click here for the program webpage.