 For commercial and industrial businesses seeking to start, expand, or relocate in our community, the City of Riverside’s Economic Development team is ready to assist with professional, comprehensive programs and services. The team will customize the following business incentives to suit unique business objectives.
Electric Utility Incentives
The City of Riverside owns, operates, and maintains its own electric utility, which offers electric equipment rebates, energy efficiency incentives, lighting programs, energy management services, and technical assistance.
Fast Track Permitting Assistance
Qualified commercial and industrial projects can receive Fast Track permitting assistance. Our Economic Development team will help expedite permit processing for qualified projects and monitor them through the development review and permit process.
Site Selection Assistance
 Based upon the specific site selection criteria, we will offer a customized list of sites for considerations. We also offer commercial and industrial site tours to assist in the selection process.
Energy Management Technical Assistance Services
Free technical assistance for business electric customers through a comprehensive energy audit
Redevelopment Project Areas
The City’s Redevelopment Agency manages several Redevelopment Project Areas. Businesses within these Project Areas may be eligible for loans or grants for building façade improvements and property tax reimbursement incentives to offset development costs for land acquisition and development fees. The Agency may also assist in the construction of certain public improvements such as waterlines, sewers, streets, and storm drains in order to facilitate development and implementation of the redevelopment plan.
Workforce Incentives
The City of Riverside has a close partnership with the County’s Workforce Development Center and Riverside Community College Corporate Connection, which offer employers programs to assist them with all facets of employee recruitment and training.
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