Bid Opportunities

Access bids and request for proposals for consultants, service providers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.

Business License

Business License

Community Development

Economic Development

The City of Ventura recognizes business and economic development as a top priority. The three core functions of which are business creation, business attraction and business retention. There are 13,000 business licenses in the City of Ventura and approximately 7,000 of those are brick and mortar or home-based businesses. Contact a business liaison today to learn more about doing business in our beautiful City!

Green Business Programs

Learn about waste and recycling management, as well as how to be as green as possible.

Hotel Tax Forms

Hotels charge transients a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for the privilege of occupancy in any hotel in the city.

Licenses / Codes

Read up on code enforcement; obtain a business license; learn about specific business permits; and more.

Short Term Vacation Rentals

Visitors

From our pristine beaches to acres of beautiful parks and miles of bike trails, Ventura offers unrivaled possibilities. We welcome you to visit Ventura - whether it's a day trip to the historic Olivas Adobe or a weekend ArtWalk getaway - there's plenty to be found.