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| BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES |
Site Location AssistanceThe Business Development staff is your resource for business relocation sites in San Leandro. Our staff maintains the most current data on available properties and pertinent, site-specific permitting information. The Business Development staff is your liaison to county, state and federal regulators and permitting authorities. For more information, call the Business Development staff at (510) 577-3311. Rebate on Utility Tax for Large Users
The City rebates 50 percent of all utility tax dollars spent in excess of $25,000 by large utility users. For more information, please call (510) 577-3311. Industrial Development BondsManufacturing firms may qualify for tax-exempt and other forms of Industrial Development Revenue Bond Financing through various state agencies and agencies affiliated with the City of San Leandro. Business Development staff can assist with application procedures and contracts. Employee Recruitment and Training IncentivesBusiness Development staff can serve as a liaison with the State of California's Employment Training Panel (ETP) program, which provides recruitment and screening services for qualified companies, including providing a pool of qualified applicants for your consideration. City staff can also work with you to receive reimbursement from the State for job training costs, including the salaries of trainers and the cost of books, materials and training equipment. While exact reimbursement varies with each company, the typical reimbursement averages $2,300 per employee. Recycling Loan FundIf your business will divert, reduce or use waste from the local area waste stream, your project may be eligible for loans up to $125,000 from the Alameda County Recycling Board. Visit www.stopwaste.org for more information. Commercial Façade ImprovementThe City of San Leandro’s Redevelopment Agency maintains two programs aimed at commercial façade improvement: the Commercial Rehabilitation Program and the Awning Sign and Paint Program. These programs serve to stimulate investment and improve the exterior appearance of businesses in order to make commercial districts more attractive. Funds are currently available for both programs and the City is seeking funding applicants. The Awning, Sign and Paint Program provides forgivable loans of up to $10,000 in matching funds and the Commercial Rehabilitation Program provides forgivable loans of up to $50,000 in matching funds. Projects must be located in a City of San Leandro Redevelopment Area and significantly contribute to improving the appearance of a business. For complete program guidelines and an application, call the Office of Business Development at (510) 577-3311. Business License FeeThe City's business license fee is calculated using a basic fee of $100.00, plus an additional low, per-employee fee. The City's fee remains one of the lowest in the Bay Area. For more information, click here. TaxesThe City of San Leandro does not have a payroll tax nor does it levy a gross receipts tax. |
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