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Business Resources

Planning Services

The Planning Division can help businesses in the following areas:

Opening a new business or moving your business to a new location
- Read How to Start Your Business in Fremont
- Find a suitably zoned location and secure any necessary Planning Review Permits
- Apply for a business tax
- If necessary, apply for a building permit and sign permits
Upgrading or expanding an existing building
(tenant improvements)
Constructing a new building
Moving your business to a new location
Finding a suitably zoned location
Processing entitlements and other permits

Online Resources

OpenCounter
Research what it takes to start a business in Fremont. We will ask you the right questions so you can see the requirements and fees for starting your business. Visit our webpage for more information or go directly to the site at Fremont.OpenCounter.com.

ZoningCheck
Find out if the business you want to open is allowed at the location you are interested in. If you do not have a site in mind, it will show you where in the City the business could be located. Visit our webpage for more information or go directly to the site at Fremont.ZoningCheck.com.