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Economic Development Department

The Economic Development Department strives to:

develop jobs by attracting new businesses to Stockton,
maintain a healthy business environment for existing businesses,
assist small business start-ups, and
provide housing for low-income residents.

The department also manages City assets and the Central Parking District and collaborates with outside agencies to support business development.

CARES Act Programs

COVID-19 Essential Support Grant Program

Essential Support

This program provides emergency funding to families and individuals experiencing immediate economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 public health crisis, preventing households from being able to provide necessary provisions to their families or themselves.

Eligibility

Eligible households may receive assistance if there is a demonstrated or imminent need and if program funding is available.

One-time grant assistance of $1,000 will be provided to no more than two (2) adult income-eligible individuals per household, with a maximum household assistance of $2,000.

Each applicant must submit their own application and documents demonstrating a reduction in income, due to any of the following:

job loss or reduced work hours
missing work due to a minor child's school closure
other similar causes
certification of no income

This program is funded by the City of Stockton and administered by El Concilio. For questions or assistance, please contact El Concilio at (209) 644-2649 or email: irp@elconcilio.org.

Applications

Temporary Outdoor Permits

To assist local restaurants and personal care services during the Local Emergency related to COVID-19, the City of Stockton will be offering Temporary Outdoor Permits for both dining and personal care services, such as hair salons, nail salons, barbershops, body waxing, and tattoo parlors.

For a link to applications and permit requirements, please visit the Community Development Department webpage.