Business Resources

Start a Business in Culver City

Welcome to Culver City! Our trained staff looks forward to answering your questions, helping you locate the best site for your business, and navigating you through the City permit process!

Business Resource Center

The Business Resource Center was created to offer assistance to businesses looking to start-up, locate or expand in Culver City. We provide a variety of services to assist in your efforts such as site research and navigation of the permitting and development process.

Become a City Vendor

Review RFPs, Bids, and maintain Vendor Profile through PlanetBids™, and access the Vendor Self Service site to view existing contracts and purchase orders.

Business Owner Resources

The Planning Division plays an important role in achieving the City’s goals and objectives related to the physical development of Culver City. The Planners are here to assist business owners and prospective business owners in understanding and applying the City’s zoning ordinances.

Sustainable Business Certification

Do you want to join a growing network of Sustainable Businesses in Culver City who demonstrate environmental stewardship, community engagement, and social responsibility? Become a Certified Sustainable Business Today!

Business License Information

Starting a business in Culver City? Looking to get a business license? A business tax certificate is required whether the business actually makes a profit or not. Independent contractors and non-profit organizations are required to obtain a business tax certificate.

Commercial Property Listings

The Economic Development Division is pleased to provide you with this helpful tool that enables you to search available commercial property for sale or lease in the City of Culver City.

Filming at Parks, Recreation & Community Services Parks and Facilities

Thank you for wanting to film at a Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department (PRCS) facility. A film permit is required for filming and/or still photography. We ask that you please allow 72 hours for PRCS staff to review.

Taxes & Fees

Learn more about the Transit Occupancy Tax, the Utility User Tax and other Culver City tax ordinances.

Special Permits

Holding a special event? Download the special event permit application and learn how to apply. Not sure if your business needs a special permit? Find out which businesses need a special permit.

Outdoor Dining

Do you want to expand your restaurant dining activities outdoors into an parking lot, sidewalk, public street, or other open area adjacent to your business?

Finance, Cannabis Permitting

Home page for cannabis business information such as new applications, renewal process, zoning information, and more.

Filming in Culver City

City of Culver City Minimum Wage Information

Effective January 1, 2026, the State of California minimum wage increased to $16.90 per hour for most employees, regardless of the size of the employer, under state law.

Most employers in Culver City must pay employees at least the state minimum wage of $16.90/hour.