Economic Development Programs

Whether you are a job seeker looking to find work or transition careers, a youth looking to thrive in the workforce, or a business looking to build a strong workforce to support your growth, the WORK Center is here to help.

Locally-owned businesses are the backbone of our local economy and the foundation of Santa Ana's unique culture. Join the movement to think local, be local, and buy local. Remember: Shop Local. Shop Santa Ana.

Check out some of the development projects in the City of Santa Ana. The project links will take you to more detailed project descriptions, images, environmental documents, and supplementary information.

To attract new hotel developments, we offer economic incentives for the development of four to five stars or AAA-Rated Four Diamond and above quality hotels.

Providing developers with the option to finance development impact fees on residential and non-residential projects.

An economic development program that utilizes the growing supply of recyclable materials to fuel new businesses, expand existing ones, create jobs, and divert waste from landfills.

The Port of Long Beach operates Foreign Trade Zone 50, covering Orange County, western San Bernardino County and most of Los Angeles County. Qualifying businesses in FTZ-50 can reduce costs by deferring, reducing and potentially eliminating customs duties.

The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year

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