Business Resources

City of Orange Resources:Â
You may obtain a Business License at the Finance Department. Prior to obtaining a Business License please confirm that your business operation is consistent with the zoning of your location with the Community Development Department.
For more information contact (714) 744-2270 or visit businesslicense@cityoforange.org
Community and Economic Development Department
The Community and Economic Development Department can assist you with information about zoning, signage, building renovations, code compliance, and property maintenance matters. To support economic development in Orange, the department is happy to help you efficiently connect with staff in a variety of departments to facilitate your experience with the development review process.
Community Development Department information and resources are available by calling (714) 744-7220 or visiting www.cityoforange.org/our-city/departments/community-development.
Community and Property Maintenance - Orange 24/7
Need to report a concern, such as potholes, graffiti, or broken streetlights? No problem! Orange 24/7 makes it convenient and easy to let the City of Orange know how they can best serve our community. Orange 24/7 is also available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Public Works Department
The Public Works Department is responsible for Orange’s public parking and transportation network, infrastructure, streets, sidewalks, and street trees. The department also manages the City’s Outdoor Dining Program, and provides guidance on grease interceptors, water service upgrades, and trash services.
Public Works Department information and resources are available by calling (714) 744-7220 or visiting www.cityoforange.org/our-city/departments/public-works.

In addition to addressing calls for emergency service, the Orange Police Department is a helpful resource to provide guidance related to crime prevention, and assistance addressing loitering issues.
Crime Prevention information and resources are available by calling (714) 744-7555 or visiting www.cityoforange.org/our-city/departments/police/crimeprevention.
Resource: 647(e) Illegal Lodging Letter
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Orange Fire Department
The Fire Department supports Orange businesses by providing emergency services, as well as ensuring that emergency access and fire safety systems are in place. The Department also provides emergency medical services, fire prevention and disaster preparedness information to the community.Â
Fire Department information and resources are available by calling (714) 288-2500 or visiting www.orangecityfire.org/services.
Orange City Fire Paramedic Program
Join the Paramedic Membership Program to ensure that you and your entire household are protected from the unexpected expenses associated with emergency paramedic treatment and ambulance transportation. This a voluntary membership program offered by the Orange Fire Department. All residents of the City of Orange are eligible to join.
The City of Orange has a new Alcohol Exemption Permit that streamlines the approval process for restaurants that serve alcohol.Â
The new Permit eliminates the need for business owners to apply for a conditional use permit for alcohol service provided that the business operates in accordance with specified operating criteria (https://ecode360.com/OR5214/laws/LF2480546.pdf).Â
This significantly reduces the time and some of the cost associated with opening a restaurant.Â
For additional information about the Alcohol Exemption Permit, please contact the City of Orange Planning Division at (714) 744-7220.
Orange County Resources: 
- Orange County Business Council
- Orange County Business Journal
- Orange County Health Care Agency
- OC Workforce and Economic Development
Orange County Workforce Development Centers:Â
Orange County Workforce Solutions
Orange County Workforce Development Board
Orange County / Inland Empire U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) District Office
5 Hutton Centre Dr. Suite 900, Santa Ana, California
Phone: 714-550-7420
Fax: 714-550-7409
Website:Â https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/ca/santa-ana
We do three things very well at the Orange County/Inland Empire District Office- Inform, Educate, and Connect. We enjoy connecting you to the resources you need to start, grow and succeed!
Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development CenterÂ
Website:Â https://ociesmallbusiness.org/
At the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network, we offer business consulting, training, and online courses to entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties at no cost. This is made possible because we are partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as well as other private sector funds.Â