Economic Development Department
The Economic Development Department strives to:
- develop jobs by attracting new businesses to Stockton,
- maintain a healthy business environment for existing businesses,
- assist small business start-ups, and
- provide housing for low-income residents.
The department also manages City assets and the Central Parking District and collaborates with outside agencies to support business development.
Temporary Outdoor Permits
To assist local restaurants and personal care services during the Local Emergency related to COVID-19, the City of Stockton will be offering Temporary Outdoor Permits for both dining and personal care services, such as hair salons, nail salons, barbershops, body waxing, and tattoo parlors.
For a link to applications and permit requirements, please visit the Community Development Department webpage.
Department Information and Programs
- Opportunity Zones
- Economic Development Strategic Plan
- Advantage Stockton - Available Commercial Properties
- Brownfields Program
- Business Resources
- Community Profile and Demographics
- Food and Ag Plan
- Financial Assistance
- Governor's Economic Development Initiative
- History and Archaeology in Stockton
- PG&E Economic Development Rate - Fact Sheet
- Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program
- Short-term Non-residential Public Facilities Fee and Mitigation Fee Deferral Program
- Public Facilities Fees Exemption Program
Target Industries
- Manufacturing
- E-Commerce and Logistics
- Construction Materials Manufacturing
- Food Processing
- Office and IT Professional Services
- Agricultural Technologies
- Energy Resources and Technologies
- Aerospace
External Links
San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
San Joaquin Delta College Small Business Development Center
Chambers:
The African American Chamber of Commerce of San Joaquin County
Central Valley Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 9/1/2021
