Santa Ana City Hall is closed December 25, 2025, to January 2, 2026; there is no street sweeping December 24-26 and January 1.
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https://youtu.be/MPb01FHcbck Mayor Valerie Amezcua has joined mayors across the country in asking residents to make a pledge by April 30, 2025, to conserve water. The Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation is a friendly competition between cities to see who can be the most “water-wise” by pledging ways they plan on saving water, energy...
To effectively provide and sufficiently maintain City athletic fields, scheduled rotating field closures occur during the year for turf recovery, field maintenance, and overall improvements. Understanding that our valued sports organizations desire optimum use of City athletic fields, the City coordinates the schedule with the various sports leagues to minimize the impact. The sports fields at the...
The City of Santa Ana’s Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) is looking for community driven instructors to offer a variety of classes and programs to our residents and surrounding communities. The best contract instructor candidates are individuals who have a sincere interest in community service and a desire to supplement their existing income....
A solid business plan increases your chances of success. Free resources are available: • SBDC (Small Business Development Center) Phone: (800) 616-7232 Website: Home - OCIE SBDC • SCORE Orange County Phone: (714) 550-7360 Website: Orange County | SCORE
Employers must register with the Employment Development Department (EDD). Phone: (888) 745-3886 Cost: $0 Website: Employers: Payroll Tax Account Registration
Depending on your business type, you may need: • Liquor Stores and Restaurants Serving Liquor – Liquor License Phone: (714) 558-410 Website: Apply for a New License | Alcoholic Beverage Control • Manufacturing and Emissions – Air Quality Permit Phone: (909) 396-2000 Website: Permits | AQMD
Businesses serving food must comply with the City of Santa Ana’s FOG program. Cost: Free to enroll (additional fees for appliances may be necessary) Website: Fats, oils, and grease control program - City of Santa Ana More Info: Food Service Establishment – Fats, Oils, Grease Application Form
Required to operate a food establishment in the County of Orange. Cost: $460 - $2,817 Application: Food Health Permit Application Fee Schedule: Food Facility Permit Fee Schedule More Info: Food Facility Health Permit | Orange County California - Health Care Agency
Required for businesses operating out of a physical location. Cost: $147 (Tier 1) or $544 (Tier 2) Website: Certificate of Occupancy Application | City of Santa Ana Schedule Inspection: Occupancy Inspections
Taxi businesses operating in Orange County must obtain an OCTAP permit to operate legally. Application: OCTAP Company Permit Application Website: Orange County Transportation Authority
If operating oversized or overweight vehicles, obtain a special transportation permit through the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Cost: $35 - $2,500 (varies by vehicle weight and type) Website: Caltrans - Transportation Permits | Caltrans More Info: How To Apply | Caltrans
The Orange County Transportation Authority announced the following road closures for OC Streetcar work along 4th Street this week: The following eastbound lane closures will be in effect on April 15 and April 16, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day: Eastbound 4th Street from Ross Street to Birch Street Eastbound 4th Street from...
A business license is required to operate in Santa Ana. Contact the Business Tax Office for applications and fees. Phone: (714) 647-5447 Cost: $57 Website: Business license & related services - City of Santa Ana
Required for food trucks and carts in Orange County. First-time permits must be obtained through OC Environmental Health. Cost: $183 - $488 annual fee Application: Mobile Food Facility Health Permit Application 2023.pdf Fee Schedule: Mobile Food Facility Permit Fee Schedule More Info: Mobile Food - Trucks and Carts | Orange County California - Health Care...
Obtain a Home Occupation Permit before applying for a business license. Cost: $54 Website: Home Occupation Permit | City of Santa Ana More Info: Home-based businesses are not required to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (COO).
