Economic Development/Redevelopment

The City of Santa Fe Springs is 8.7 square miles in size. It is a pro-businesses community which has steadily grown into one of the key industrial cities of Southern California. Approximately 90% of the City is zoned for commercial and industrial use. Its progressive local government practices are designed to avoid red tape while maintaining a safe and productive environment. That is why 3,500 businesses call Santa Fe Springs home and eight out of ten businesses have operated in the community for more than 15 years. Yet, Santa Fe Springs isn't all about business. It is a city with great civic participation and 98 acres of attractive recreation space, at 19 park sites, with miles of green belts.

Location and Transportation

• Equal distances from downtown Los Angeles and Orange County Business Centers
• Easy access to freeway, rail, air, and sea port transportation corridors
• Convenient access to the Pacific Rim markets

Available Sites
Affordable building sites ranging from 1-20 acres are ready for build-to-suit requirements. New buildings with up to 200,000 square feet are available for occupancy at competitive rates. Developed industrial and commercial sites are available for purchase with an average price of $90-170 per square foot. Undeveloped industrial and commercial land site are available for purchase with an average price of $20-$30 per square foot. To learn more about available sites: click here to obtain a list of active real estate brokers or contact the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce at http://www.sfschamber.com/

Construction Trends

The annual valuation of building permits issued for new construction has averaged over $60 Million in the last 10 years.

Taxes & Licenses
Santa Fe Springs has low property taxes. The average business license is $100. Building permits are among the lowest in the County.

Supportive Government

• City water systems meet or exceed State and Federal standards for potable and reclaimed water.
• The Santa Fe Springs Fire Department is a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for health/environmental regulation license and inspection ease. The department also maintains a class "2" rating for greater safety and lower insurance rates.
• Community-based policing maintains low crime rates and personalized service.

Active Chamber of Commerce
The Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce and Industrial League, Inc. boasts nearly 1,000 members making it the 7th largest Chamber of Commerce in the Los Angeles County. Contact the Chamber at http://www.sfschamber.com/.