Financial Resources

City Resources

• Developers are invited to apply here for the Daley Ranch Conservation Bank Credit Program as a tool for your development project. More detailed information about the program here.
• City Fee Credits & Incentives
• City Fee Deferrals
• City Fee Waivers for Targeted Commercial Areas

Small Business Financing/ Other Resources

• Accessity (formerly ACCION San Diego)
• CDC Small Business Finance Corp.
• Health Insurance for Small Manufacturers 
• SDG&E Economic Development Rate - Eligible businesses can receive a 12% discount off of the electric portion of their commercial utility bill for 5 years.

State Resources

• Escondido's Opportunity Zone 
• Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) - SGIP is a California Public Utilities Commission program that offers rebates for installing energy storage technology at your facility. Storage technologies include battery storage systems that can function in the event of a power outage.
• State of California Business Incentives
• California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) - Serves as a trusted advisor providing solutions that increase the productivity and competitiveness of California's manufacturers.

Federal Resources

• Federal Certifications- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
  • Minority-owned business
  • Veteran-owned business
  • Disabled veteran-owned business
  • Women-owned business
  • Disadvantaged business (8a)
  • LGBTQ-owned business

For assistance and questions with the certifications, contact the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

• Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) - Depreciation deduction may apply to energy storage systems such as batteries depending on who owns the battery, and how it is used.
• SBA Funding Programs - Loans, Grants, Disaster Assistance, and more are available to assist small businesses start, and expand.
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - HUB Zones