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Riverside County Office of Economic Development

Help finding permits and support for your business

People starting or expanding a business in Riverside County can get help finding the right departments, permits, advisers and business-support programs.

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What you can get

Help finding the right business contacts, permits and support programs.

Who it's for

People starting or expanding a business in Riverside County.

What you need to know

  • Explain where your business is located and what you plan to do.
  • City permits and other local rules still apply.
  • Staff offer guidance and referrals; the relevant agency decides approvals.

Your next step

  1. Contact Business Assistance NOW through the county’s website.
  2. Describe your next step and ask which person or department can help.
Go to program website

You will go to the program's own website.

More details and sources

Full program information

Official program name: Riverside County Business Assistance NOW

Benefits and limits

Business consultations and help navigating permits, departments, workforce support and financing referrals.

Full requirements

For people starting or expanding a business in Riverside County who need guidance through county processes and available support. Request information through the official program page so staff can connect you with the relevant department or adviser. This is assistance and referral rather than a grant or approval of city permits; incorporated-city requirements still apply.

Read the program's requirements Checked Oct 30, 2026

Key requirements, not the complete provider checklist. Final eligibility, address and funding decisions belong to the provider.

Availability and area

Provider confirmation needed

Listed by the provider. Confirm current enrollment, appointments or funding with the provider; participation and assistance require its review.

County program advertised for businesses starting or expanding anywhere in Riverside County, including Desert Hot Springs.

Areas listed in the source

Desert Hot Springs

Where this information comes from

Riverside County Office of Economic Development - official program information

Information collected Oct 30, 2026.

Direct official-source review on October 30, 2026. This listing summarizes the program; the provider decides eligibility and approval.

DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.