What you can get
Possible sales-tax relief on approved manufacturing equipment.
Who it's for
Eligible California manufacturers and recycling businesses
What you need to know
- The business and project must fit the program's categories.
- Approval is required; it is not an automatic store discount.
- Ask which application dates and equipment purchases qualify.
More details and sources
Full program information
Official program name: Sales and Use Tax Exclusion (STE) Program
Benefits and limits
Sales tax exemption
Full requirements
California companies that make alternative energy and advanced transportation equipment, recycling companies, and companies that use "advanced" manufacturing techniques.
Amounts and options
Listed benefit
Sales tax exemption
California companies that make alternative energy and advanced transportation equipment, recycling companies, and companies that use "advanced" manufacturing techniques.
Found for the DHS area; check your address and requirements.
For: Businesses and organizations
Areas found for this option
Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville
Availability and area
Provider availability not verified
Listed in the finder; current funding, enrollment and applicant eligibility require provider confirmation.
This program was found while researching help in the Desert Hot Springs area. The program must confirm the address and applicant qualify.
Business types listed in the source
Fleets & shipping, Manufacturing & industry
Areas listed in the source
Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville
Where this information comes from
Information collected Oct 30, 2026.
DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.