Can I get a Small Business loan
The City of Hanford Economic Development Division has several low interest loan programs available. Please click the link below for further information or contact us at the number listed below.
Phone: (559) 585-2580
Low Interest Loan Programs
Can I put up a sign on telephone poles
Attaching signs to telephone poles is prohibited.
Can I renew my driving license online
For information regarding drivers license renewals please contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) by clicking the link below.
California Department of Motor Vehicles
Do I need a license or permit to run a business out of my house
Anyone conducting a business in the city limits of Hanford is required to obtain a business license regardless of location. For further information please contact our business license department at the number listed below.
Phone: (559) 585-2512
Do I need a permit for a new swimming pool
Yes a permit is required for construction of a new swimming pool. Please contact the Building Division at the number listed below.
Phone: (559) 585-2580
Do I need a permit for my business sign
Yes a permit is required. Please contact the Planning Division at the number listed below.
Phone: (559) 585-2580
I am building a new house, what departments do I talk to
Please contact the Building Division at the number listed below.
Phone: (559) 585-2580
I am opening a restaurant, what permits and licenses do I need
I am opening a retail store, what business permits do I need
I am remodeling my house what permits do I need
Please contact the Building Division at the number listed below.
Phone: (559) 585-2580
I am starting a new business... what licenses do I need
You need to have a signed Certificate of Occupancy (for a physical location in Hanford) or a signed Certificate of Home Occupancy (home based business) before filling out the license application. General information requested on the form is business address, mailing address, type of business, start date, ownership, BOE #, contractor’s license, FEIN #, and owner information.
I need a license for the sale of alcohol
I need a license for the sale of beer and wine
I want to become a taxi driver
Please contact the City of Hanford Finance Department at the number listed below.
Phone: (559) 585-2500
I want to film in the city who do I talk to
Tell me about construction permits
For further information about a construction/building permit please visit the Building Division web page by clicking the link below.
Phone: (559) 585-2580
Hanford Building Division
Where can I go for General Business Assistance
Please contact our Economic Development Division at the number listed below.
Phone: (559) 585-2580
