Economic Development
Modified service due to COVID-19:
City Hall is open from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. If you require entrance to City Hall offices outside of these hours, please make arrangements with staff from the department that you will be visiting.
All visitors shall be required to enter City Hall from East L street through the door located on the left (East) side of the building closest to the Post Office. Please check in with the staff person at the designated Welcome Window.
You will be required to wear a face covering over both your nose and mouth for the duration of your visit to City Hall. Please maintain 6 feet of social distancing between other visitors and staff. Do not visit City Hall if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Appointments can always be rescheduled.
The Economic Development Division supports business development services in the City of Benicia, focusing on the economic prosperity and health of current businesses and those looking to locate to Benicia in three specific areas:
- Benicia Industrial Park and Port: A 3,000-acre port-based park at the junction of I-680 and I-780.
- Commercial Areas: Shopping centers serve a market area of 33,300 households.
- Downtown Commercial: The primary focus of Visit Benicia tourism effort.
Visitor Services is another arm of the Economic Development Division focused on tourism in Benicia, primarily in the downtown.
In addition, the Economic Development Division spearheads special project like Measure C, the one-cent sales tax measure.
Click the links below for more information on doing business in or visiting Benicia.