Applications and Documents
Green Energy Incentive Program
The City of Santa Clarita will be providing grants up to $25,000 to eligible businesses who conduct various energy activities through the assistance of the Green Energy Incentive Program. Grants through this program will be provided to local businesses who achieve one or more of the following objectives: Reduce total energy use; Reduce greenhouse gas emissions; Reduce fossil fuel emissions; and/or Improve energy efficiency. Success for this program will be measured by the number of jobs created, the amount of energy saved, the capacity of the renewable energy installed, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and the leveraging of existing resources and funds. For more information, please visit http://www.greensantaclarita.com/businessGreenIncentive.asp
Green Energy Incentive Program Application
Recovery Zone Facility Bond Program
Recovery Zone Facility Bonds (RZFBs) offer businesses limited-time access to tax-exempt financing for a wide variety of projects. Businesses with projects that can otherwise qualify for conventional financing should consider this program! RZFBs will only be available until December 31, 2010, and there is a limited amount of this financing available. If you are interested in taking advantage of this program you must act fast! Please fill out the PDF Application Form below for the RZFB Program. Interested applicants may also access this online at https://www.psacommunities.org/fs/apps/?app=25. For further questions, please contact Denise Lellan at (661) 284-1411 or dlellan@santa-clarita.com.
Use Tax Incentive Program
The City of Santa Clarita is committed to creating a pro-business environment where local businesses can be successful. This voluntary program is designed to incentivize business expansion and increase investment in the community. By participating in this program, the use tax your business already pays will be allocated locally to our community, creating funds for parks, roads, fire and sheriffs, instead of being distributed to other communities. The incentive to participate in the Use Tax Incentive Program can mean significant return to your business. To find out more information regarding this program just click on the PDF Documents below; for further questions, please contact Denise Lellan at (661) 284.1411 or dlellan@santa-clarita.com.
Use Tax Incentive Program Outreach
Use Tax Incentive MOU
Use Tax Guide
Use Tax Direct Payment Permit Application
Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone
The Enterprise Zone is a state-initiated tax savings program designed to stimulate the economy and return valuable dollars to local Santa Clarita business. View additional information regarding the Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone.
Recycling Market Development Zones (RMDZ)
The zones are designed to encourage the use of recycled materials in product manufacturing, while encouraging reduction of waste from manufacturing. Qualifying businesses are eligible for low interest loans, financial assistance referrals, and waste exchange. Below are RMDZ forms and applications.
Please fill out the Business Intake form to see if your business is eligible to apply. Once you have received confirmation that your company qualifies please complete and submit the RMDZ application.
Film Incentive Program
This program will incentivize increased film production in Santa Clarita by subsidizing permit fees for productions based in Santa Clarita, while exploring opportunities to reduce costs of safety personnel, including fire and sheriff. Below are FIP forms and applications.
Film Incentive Program Summary
Film Incentive Program Application - Incentive 1 (locally based productions)
Film Incentive Program Application - Incentive 2 (recurring productions)
Film Incentive Program Application - Incentive 3 (occupancy at City hotels)
Declaration of Residency
Building Improvement Grant Application
The Old Town Newhall Building Improvement Grant Program 
will provide grants for commercial properties within a specified area to improve the visual appearance of buildings, improve a building’s structural integrity, and eliminate blight.
If your business is within the redevelopment area, please fill out this application to see if you qualify for grant monies.
Development Streamline Process
This plan includes implementing technology solutions to accept plans and permits electronically, streamlining permit processes, and formalizing a free one-stop review for projects. This provides for greater efficiency and cost savings for developers and truly makes Santa Clarita a more business-friendly City. The complete online system will be available soon. In the meantime, please visit ePermits for permit applications.
City of Santa Clarita Council
From L-R: Mayor Laurene Weste, Council Member Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean, Council Member Frank Ferry, Council Member Laurie Ender
