Economic Development

The Community and Economic Development's ("CED") Economic Development efforts are designed to attract new businesses, retain and expand local businesses, create new employment opportunities, increase the tax revenues to the City, and expand the vitality and economic growth of the City.

How Can We Help You

• Experienced Staff: West Covina has experienced, professional and friendly staff trained to help you.
• Personalized Service: We can and will meet you to find out how we can help your business in West Covina.
• Permitting Assistance: We can help you streamline the entitlement process to obtain your City planning and building permits.
• Marketing: We can help you market available building space.
• Site Location: We can help you find a location in West Covina.

Why West Covina

• West Covina is one of the most aggressive and proactive Economic Development departments in the region.
• Unparalleled business corridor along Interstate 10 with continued growth potential.
• Excellent business-to-business opportunities.
• West Covina boasts over 3,400 businesses.
• Low permit fees.
• No utility tax.
• Rated by Kosmont Associates "Cost of Doing Business Survey" as one of the low-cost Cities in Los Angeles County to conduct business.

In addition to services offered, the City has a list of resources to help businesses grow in West Covina. Knowing that the success of a City's economy is based on the success of its businesses, West Covina works diligently to support and promote the local business community establishing a climate ideal for success and growth. For further information or to find out how the CED can help your business, please contact the CED Department.