The City of Huntington Beach has compiled a list of resources to assist local businesses experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 situation.
For questions related to economic development:
Contact Economic Development Project Manager, Robert Ramirez at (714) 887-3731 or robert.ramirez@surfcity-hb.org.
This program provides $5,000 micro-grants to certain small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The grants are community driven by direct donations or sales of OneHB merchandise and apparel!
2. Huntington Beach COVID-19 Small Business Micro-Grant Program
Businesses will be awarded grants in the amount of $5,000 by lottery through the Huntington Beach COVID-19 Small Business Micro Grant Program.
3. HBReady Business Pack Graphics
The “Business Pack” is designed for local businesses who want to assist the city of Huntington Beach with limiting the community spread of COVID-19.
4. Additional Business Resources
Click on the link above to access various other business resources to support you during COVID-19.
The Small Business Development Center of Orange County offers free virtual consultations for businesses to prepare for and recover from disruptions caused by COVID-19. Call (800) 616-SBDC or visit their website to request a virtual consultation.
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL):
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest loans to qualified small businesses suffering economic injury from COVID-19. Applicants may request loans of up to $2M at low interest rates. Loans may be used to pay operating expenses and fixed debts that cannot be paid due to COVID-19 disruptions. Eligibility requirements and applications are available on the SBA website or by phone at (800) 659-2955.
iBank’s Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program (DRLGP): The DRLGP can help businesses secure up to a 95% guarantee (maximum $1 million) on a bank loan through its partner, Financial Development Corporations (FDC). Eligible applicants include small businesses and non-profit borrowers who suffered economic losses caused by COVID-19. Loans may be used for working capital, inventory, and other expenses. To apply, contact a participating FDC listed on this website or call iBank at (916) 341-6600 for assistance.
Tax Assistance: If your business is directly affected by COVID-19, you can request up to a 60-day extension to file your state payroll reports and deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. The written request for extension, noting the impact of COVID-19, must be received within 60 days from the original delinquent date of the payment or return.
Paid Sick Leave: Businesses with fewer than 500 employees must provide employees with up to 80 hours of paid sick leave if they cannot work due to quarantine; isolation; symptoms of COVID-19; caring for some experiencing any of the aforementioned; and/or caring for children in schools that are closed. Employers will receive tax credits to offset the costs of providing this paid leave.
UI Work Sharing Program: If COVID-19 has impacted your business, you can avoid potential layoffs by participating in the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Work Sharing Program. This program allows you to retain your workers by reducing their hours no more than 60 percent and partially offsetting the wage loss with UI benefits. This helps you avoid the cost of recruiting/hiring new workers and helps your workers keep their jobs. For more info, call the EDD Special Claims Office at (916) 464-3343.
Unemployment: Laid off employees can file for unemployment benefits through the Employment Development Department (EDD). To file a claim, visit the EDD website or call (800) 300-5616.
Several economic development agencies have compiled useful resource information for businesses affected by COVID-19. Continue to check back regularly for the latest updates.
For a list of comprehensive resources, click here.
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Starting Tuesday, January 19, 2021, Huntington Beach City Council meetings will be held virtually, in keeping with the Governor’s mandate to limit in-person gatherings that
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The City of Huntington Beach is committed to keeping our community and visitors informed of current events in our community. The purpose of this page is to foster transparency and increase the sharing of information. During the COVID-19 outbreak, the City of Huntington Beach will make every effort to to update this page when updates are received from our local, state and federal partners.
The following events in the City of Huntington Beach have been postponed or cancelled. The City is actively working with event promoters to hold these events in the future.
August 24-September 13 – US Open
September 5 – 6 – Civil War Days
September 18 – 20 – Great Pacific Airshow
October 1-4 – AVP
POSTPONED
May 9-10 – Sunset Beach Art Festival
Weekly Surf City Nights
September 12 – Cruise in Car Show
October 11 – Cars and Copters
Older Adults (People aged 65 and older)
People who have serious chronic medical conditions like:
