City Hall Holiday Closure

Santa Ana City Hall is closed December 25, 2025, to January 2, 2026; there is no street sweeping December 24-26 and January 1. Go here to see all service impacts.  

Do I need a business license if I operate a commercial or home-based business specifically exempted by state or federal law?

No business license or other administrative fee is required for the operation of a commercial or home-based business specifically exempted by State or Federal Law. Supporting qualifying information of your business as specifically exempted must be furnished. A “Fee-Exempt” business license shall be issued to qualifying exempted businesses.

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