Process to Lease Information

Proposal Requirements

The proposal must include: 

  • Name, address, and phone number of the business owner 
  • Name of the proposed business 
  • A complete description of the merchandise being sold or the type of service being offered 
  • Description of equipment or appliances being used for business 
  • Operational plan 
    • Term of lease 
    • Days of operation 
    • Hours of operation 
    • Details significant to business operation 

Other City Requirements

  • Insurance Certificates 
    • Fire Insurance 
    • General Comprehensive Liability Insurance 
    • Naming the City of Hanford as additionally insured (Contact Property Management office for limits and Insurance Provisions) 
  • Signage Permit 
    • Submit the application and fee to the Community Development Department 
  • Certificate of Occupancy 
    • Submit the application and fee to the Community Development Department 
    • Certificate of Occupancy application will be forwarded to the necessary departments
    • Take the approved Certificate of Occupancy to the Finance Department to obtain a business license prior to opening the business
  • Business License 
    • Submit the application and fee to the Finance Department

Plan Checks & Building Permits

Plan checks and building permits are required for any alterations or remodeling to city-owned facilities. 

Permit Application Process

  1. Building Division reviews the plan with change notification to applicant, if any. Once approved, the building permit will be processed. 
  2. All inspection requests are handled through the City’s automated inspection request line at (559) 585-4749 or via the City’s Building Inspections page. If you call today, we will be there tomorrow. You will need: 
    • Permit number 
    • Address of site 
    • Type of inspection 
    • Time of inspection (am or pm) 
  3. Construction, if any, begins. 
  4. The applicant obtains final inspections for Building Permit and Fire Permit. 

Other Agency Requirements

Contact other agencies for additional permits, if necessary. Restaurants and bars will require additional permits through the state or county such as the Health Department or the Alcohol Beverage Control Board as well as the State Board of Equalization. Contact numbers have been included in this brochure for your convenience.

Contact Us

  1. AT&T - Commercial Telephone Service

    Phone: 800-750-2355

  2. California Employment Development Department

    California Employment Development Department Website

  3. California Board of Equalization

    P.O. Box 942879
    Sacramento, CA 94279
    Phone: 800-400-7115 
    California Board of Equalization Website

  4. City of Hanford

    City of Hanford Website

  5. City of Hanford Building Inspection Division

    317 N Douty Street
    Hanford, CA 93230
    Telephone: 559-585-2580
    Fax: 559-583-1633
    Inspection Line: 559-585-4749

  6. City of Hanford Community Development Department

    317 N Douty Street
    Hanford, CA 93230
    Telephone: 559-585-2581
    Fax: 559-583-1633

  7. City of Hanford Property Management

    317 N Douty Street
    Hanford, CA 93230
    Phone: 559-585-2579
    Fax: 559-583-1633

  8. City of Hanford Finance Department

    315 N Douty Street
    Hanford, CA 93230
    Phone: 559-585-2501
    Fax: 559-582-1152

  9. City of Hanford Fire Department

    350 W Grangeville Boulevard
    Hanford, CA 93230
    Phone: 559-585-2545
    Fax: 559-585-2549

  1. City of Hanford Public Works / Engineering Department - Inspections

    900 S 10th Avenue
    Hanford, CA 93230
    Phone: 559-585-2550
    Fax: 559-583-1529

  2. City of Hanford Water Department - Water, Sewer, Refuse Billing

    315 N Douty Street
    Hanford, CA 93230
    Phone: 559-585-2510
    Fax: 559-582-1152

  3. The Gas Company - Gas Service

    Phone: 800-427-2200

  4. Hanford Chamber of Commerce

    109 W 7th Street
    Hanford, CA 93230
    Phone: 559-582-0483
    Fax: 559-582-0960
    Hanford Chamber of Commerce

  5. King County Economic Development Corporation

    120 N Irwin Street
    Hanford, CA 93230
    Phone: 559-585-3576
    Fax: 559-585-7398
    King County Economic Development Corporation Website

  6. Kings County Health Department - Environmental Health Division

    330 Campus Drive
    Hanford, CA 93230
    Phone: 559-584-1401
    Fax: 559-584-6040

  7. Internal Revenue Service

    625 N Akers Street
    Visalia, CA 93291
    Phone: 559-625-2137
    Internal Revenue Service Website

  8. Main Street Hanford

    219 W Lacey Boulevard
    Hanford, CA 93230
    Phone: 559-582-9457
    Fax: 559-582-3343
    Main Street Hanford Website