City of Long Beach
Biz Update
Welcome to the Economic Development Department's Biz Update! We are continuing to ensure you are updated on the latest business news and information.
Upcoming Grant Deadlines
Business License Tax and Fee Grant Deadline is Tomorrow September 30, 2021
The deadline for the Business License Tax and Fee Grant is tomorrow September 30, 2021! This quick application can provide financial relief to your full-service independently owned restaurants by paying the following business license taxes and fees charged by the City between the period of January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020:

1. Business License Taxes
2. Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessments
3. Health Permit Fees
4. Fire Permit Fees
5. Penalty or late payment fees incurred in the eligible period for the above taxes or fees

Approximately $1.3 million is available for the new program. The maximum grant available per eligible business will depend on the total taxes and fees each business was charged between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020.

Information about additional business assistance and resources is available on the City’s Business Support webpage or by contacting the City’s Business Hotline at 562.570.4BIZ(4249)
Round 8 and 9 Close September 30, 2021 for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant
Make sure to apply for the last rounds of the California COVID-19 Relief Grant. Eligible applicants for round 8 are only non-profit cultural institutions with any revenue size that meet eligibility criteria found at CAReliefGrant.com. Businesses may be eligible for a grant award between $5,000 – $25,000.

Round 9 will continue to stay open through Thursday, September 30, 2021. Eligible applicants are current waitlisted applicants from certain previous rounds and new applicants that meet eligibility criteria.
For the latest information on COVID-19, with details on all that the City of Long Beach is doing to keep its residents safe, visit longbeach.gov/COVID19 and follow @LongBeachCity on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 
Contact the City of Long Beach BizCare Hotline for Immediate Assistance:  
 
Phone number: 562-570-4BIZ (4249) 
Days: Monday - Friday 
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

City staff will respond to voicemails made after business hours within 24 hours.