Business Newcomer - Starting a New Business

Welcome to Alhambra's vibrant business community! Most recent businesses to open on Main Street include  38˚ Ale House & Grill, Mahan Indian Restaurant, Subway, Alondra Hot Wings Restaurant & Grill, Loving Hut, Chipotle, Demoiselle (a retail fashion boutique) and the Flame Broiler. 

BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES TO HELP YOU
SURVIVE AND THRIVE DURING A TOUGH ECONOMY

Alhambra is committed to providing a strong pro-business climate and developing economy to attract and keep motivated and talented businesses and entrepreneurs. As the “Gateway to the San Gabriel Valley,”  Alhambra offers an exceptional strategic location, positioned to serve local, national and international customers. Alhambra is just minutes from Downtown Los Angeles and major airports and shipping ports.

Development Services Department
New Business License; Construction & Occupancy Permits Click here to download permit applications		111 S. First. St., Alhambra, CA 91801 (First Floor) (626) 570-5034
Finance Department
Existing Business License		111 S. First. St., Alhambra, CA 91801 (First Floor) (626) 570-5021
Redevelopment Agency
Financial Assistance programs for businesses located in project areas		111 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801 (First Floor) (626) 570-5030
Building/Planning Divisions
Plan review & construction inspections; Questions re. zoning, new construction, additions /changes to exterior or interior		111 S. First. St., Alhambra, CA 91801 (First Floor) (626) 570-5034
Fire Department
Life safety/hazardous materials permits and inspections		301 N. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801 (626) 570-5193
Public Works
Street Maintenance		111 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801 (First Floor) (626) 570-5067
Utilities Department
Shut on/off utilities		68 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801 (Customer Service Bldg.) (626) 570-5061
Trash and Recycling Division
Residential refuse & recycling; Commercial refuse & recycling		Allied Waste Services (Residential) 1-888-742-5234 Consolidated Disposal Service (Commercial) 800-299-4898 City of Alhambra (626) 570-5010
Special Permits Required
Food and beverage permit; Alcohol permit		Los Angeles County Health Dept. (310) 665-8450; State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (213) 736-2005

Useful Links:
Online White/Yellow Pages Phone Directory
Southern California Directory-Alhambra
Alhambra Municipal Codes -- Business License Info. 
(See Title V: Business Licenses and Regulations)