Archives: FAQs

Am I doing “business”? What does Santa Ana consider a “business” and why may they think I am operating one?

Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 21-3 defines business as including “all activities engaged in or caused to be engaged in within the city, including any commercial or industrial enterprise, trade, profession, occupation, vocation, calling, or livelihood, including rental of residential or commercial real estate, and every other kind of activity whether or not carried on … Continued

I receive a 1099 Form instead of a W-2 from my work. Am I required to have a business license?

Yes, individuals that work as an independent contractor and are reported on a 1099 Form instead of a W-2 need to have a City of Santa Ana Business License.

What is the Business License Tax Holiday Program?

The Business License Tax Holiday is a temporary program authorizing the waiver of: (1) prior year taxes, penalties, and interest due for unlicensed businesses; (2) unpaid current year penalties and interest assessed upon licensed businesses who owe current year business license taxes; and (3) penalties and interest assessable on underreported or misfiled taxes by licensed … Continued

When and where do City Council meetings take place?

The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at Santa Ana City Hall in the Council Chamber, located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Closed session meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. and the regular open meetings begin at 5:45 p.m. Learn more on our Agendas and minutes … Continued

Where can I find meeting agendas and minutes?

All upcoming and prior meeting agendas and minutes are available on our Agendas and Minutes webpage. If you need help, call the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 647-6520.

How do I participate in City Council meetings?

Join us in person: You can attend a meeting and provide in-person comments by addressing the City Council at the podium inside the Council Chamber. Face coverings are strongly recommended when entering City buildings. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who … Continued

Property

How can I determine if my property is eligible to apply? Properties located within the Qualified Census tract as determined by HUD are eligible for the program. QCTs are areas having either 50% or more household incomes less than 60% of the area median gross income or poverty rate of at least 25%. The City … Continued