Economic Development Loan Fund – Aims to stimulate business growth, create jobs, encourage private investment, and enhance neighborhood vitality by providing loans to viable businesses that yield strong economic returns and positive social and environmental impacts.

Construction Mitigation Grant – Provides funding to independent businesses in Salt Lake City, particularly restaurants, bars, and retail shops, that are impacted by nearby construction.

Workforce Development and Education Partners – The educated, multilingual, and ambitious workforce in Salt Lake City makes it an ideal location for top companies in IT, finance, outdoor products, and manufacturing. With one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, Salt Lake City works closely with our partners to ensure the recruitment and retention of our workforce.

Financing Opportunities – Salt Lake City provides financial incentives to help businesses gain a competitive edge, including reimbursements for building and development fees, promoting growth and stability in the marketplace.

Business Licenses – Apply for or renew an existing business license online.

Building Permits – Checklists, building code review, inspections, appeals, and more.

Online Permit System – Research existing permits and licenses, schedule an inspection, or create a service request.

Permit Queue – Find out current wait times for permit review.

Fee Schedule – Information on fees for building permits, zoning, electrical, plumbing, and more.

Taxes – A summary of required City, County, State, and Federal taxes.

Planning – Use the OpenCounter zoning and business permitting portal to explore where different business types are permitted.

Special Assessment Areas – A guide to starting a Special Assessment Area (SAA).

Road and Utilities Construction – A planning resource guide for business owners.

Opportunities for Entrepreneurs – A comprehensive guide to doing business in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City Food Truck Guide – In Salt Lake City, our goal is to help every food truck owner—from the seasoned veterans to the new startups like you— we are here to help you take your business to the next level.

Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity Grants – Occasionally, to support Utah businesses, the Legislature allocates grant funding and programs.

Utah Small Business Credit Initiative – A new federal loan program that includes $69 million in funding to expand access to capital for small businesses in Utah, especially for underserved communities.

Opportunity Zone Incentives – an economic development tool designed to spur economic development and job creation in our distressed communities.

Salt Lake City Foreign Trade Zone #30 – Locating or expanding your company’s operations into a Foreign Trade Zone is a smart business strategy. When operating from an FTZ, your company gains a distinct competitive advantage by receiving cost reductions in customs duties and fees, a strategic location and supporting services.

International Trade – If you’re expanding globally, Salt Lake City is the perfect location for your business. The Salt Lake area experienced the highest growth in the country in exports as a share of GDP from 2003 to 2012. Salt Lake City, often referred to as the “Crossroads of the West,” is a hub for air, ground, and rail distribution services located almost equidistant from all major Western U.S. markets.