Butte Creek Canyon

Licensing and Permitting

No business license is required in the Paradise commercial district at this time. For a new business checklist or business permitting, call the Business and Housing Services Division at (530) 872-5915. For broader information about city, county, and state regulations see Permitting.

StartUp Business Incentive Program

The Town of Paradise offers grants for selected start-up businesses locating in the Redevelopment Project Area. The preferred business will be a retail business that has the ability to generate sales tax or other benefits to the project area. Contact (530) 872-5915 for application/eligibility information.

Business Expansion Program

Current businesses in the Redevelopment Project Area can apply for an expansion grant. Eligible businesses will be selected on their ability to increase sales tax, jobs, or other benefits needed by the project area. The grant can be spent on relocation for business expansion, property acquisition, building demolition, some infrastructure improvements and ADA compliance. For more information, call (530) 872-5915.

Relocation Grant

The Town of Paradise has a grant fund for businesses wishing to relocate to the Redevelopment Project Area. Eligible businesses are outside the Town, or project area, and can contribute to the benefit of the project area in terms of sales tas, jobs, etc. For more information, call (530) 872-5915.

Commercial Façade Program

Current businesses in the Redevelopment Project Area may apply for the either a Minor or Major Commercial Façade Program for exterior improvements. Call (530) 872-5915 for more information.

Free Business Workshops

The Town of Paradise Redevelopment Agency sponsors free workshops to small businesses, or people interested in starting a business. For upcoming workshops, see the calendar (link) or call (530) 872-5915.

Economic and Demographic Data

Call (530) 872-5915 for economic and demographic information.