Businesses must meet the following eligibility requirements:
• Located in Santa Ana and in operation for no more than 3 years from the date of the application
• Must be a Microenterprise – a for-profit business with 5 or fewer employees (including all owners)
• Valid and Active Santa Ana Business License
• Valid Certificate of Occupancy or Home Occupation Permit issued by the City of Santa Ana
• Income Eligible: The business owner(s) and household family income for all family members 18+ must be within 80% of the Orange County median income limits set by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – 2023 Income Limits (Effective May 15, 2023).
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- Income is based on Adjusted Gross Income, Line 11 of most recent IRS 1040 Tax Returns
Family Size Income Limit
| 1 Person | $ 88,400 |
| 2 Persons | $ 101,000 |
| 3 Persons | $ 113,650 |
| 4 Persons | $ 126,250 |
| 5 Persons | $ 136,350 |
| 6 Persons | $ 146,450 |
| 7 Persons | $ 156,550 |
| 8 or More Persons | $ 166,650 |
• Complete a free business consultation with the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC)
• Must have or obtain a free Unique Entity ID Number assigned by SAM.gov
Ineligible Businesses:
The following types of businesses are not eligible for the program:
• Businesses with active code violations or a history of multiple code enforcement violations
• Independent contractors
• Non-profit organizations
• Alcohol/Bars
• Tobacco/Vaping-related businesses
• Cannabis-related businesses
• Gambling facilities
• Adult entertainment businesses