Government Agencies

The following governmental agencies can assist with setting up and maintaining a business in Downtown San Diego. Contact the Downtown San Diego Partnership at voice@downtownsandiego.org for more information or to list your agency.

City of San Diego
www.sandiego.gov
The starting point in setting up a business in Downtown San Diego. Oversees enterprise zone in Downtown San Diego, permitting requests and employment issues.

County of San Diego
www.co.san-diego.ca.us
Handles property taxes and parcel maps throughout the county of San Diego.

Centre City Development Corporation
www.ccdc.com
Agency in charge of Downtown redevelopment. Facilitates the public/private partnerships necessary for redevelopment. Responsibilities also include strategic planning, urban design, property acquisition and relocation programs, public improvements and public financing for Downtown projects.

California State Department of Trade and Commerce
commerce.ca.gov/state/ttca/ttca_homepage.jsp
Assists businesses with expansion, finding new sites, overcoming obstacles to doing business in California, obtaining funding for training, and addressing environmental/regulatory issues.

Port of San Diego
www.portofsandiego.org
Manages San Diego Harbor, operates Lindbergh Field, administers public lands along San Diego Bay.

San Diego Association of Governments
www.sandag.org
The public forum and decision point for significant regional issues such as growth, transportation, environmental management, housing, open space, air quality, energy, fiscal management, economic development, and criminal justice.