Why Simi Valley?

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The more you learn about Simi Valley, the more you will appreciate our friendly atmosphere and enviable lifestyle. Simi Valley's 125,000-plus residents know the benefits of living in a community "so close and yet so far" from Los Angeles - close enough to take advantage of the big city amenities, while enjoying the peace, security, and calm of suburban living.

Companies have chosen to locate in Simi Valley for many reasons: attractive facility cost, diversified housing stock, productive and educated labor force, and an outstanding quality of life. These benefits, combined with the commitment of the City Council and the community, have created an environment for businesses to succeed. As a primary gateway between Los Angeles and Ventura County, Simi Valley offers low property, sales, and business taxes, and the City of Simi Valley does not assess any utility tax. See why businesses choose Simi Valley.

The City Council is fully committed to quality industrial and commercial development within the community, and the City is dedicated to assisting companies with locating to Simi Valley. To this end, the City will assemble staff project teams, coordinated by the Office of Economic Development, to assist an applicant from development permit processing through construction inspection and obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy. Whether a tenant improvement, a building remodel, or a new building, the City is your partner to see that deadlines are met.

How Do We Compare

Businesses located in the San Fernando Valley and other areas of the City of Los Angeles have a higher cost doing business than in Simi Valley. Here is just an example of the bottom line savings that a business can achieve:

DESCRIPTION	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
Utility Tax on Electrical Use	12.5% of Total Bill	0%
Utility Tax on Natural Gas Use	10% of Total Bill	0%
Communications Tax on Internet, Cellphones, Telephones, Text Messages, and Toll-Free Numbers	9% of Total Bill	0%
Sales Tax Rate	9%	7.5%
Electrical Rate (Average rate) Actual rate may vary depending on usage	13.71 cents/kWh (15.42with Utility Tax)	13.40 cents/kWh
Business Tax ($10 Million Gross Receipts)	$10,500	$3,750
PACE Program Eligible	No	Yes

Transportation

If transportation is critical, the City is served by the 118 Freeway, which connects to all freeways servicing California and the nation.

Additionally, Port Hueneme, the only deep-water port of entry between Los Angeles and San Francisco, is located 30 minutes away.

Los Angeles International Airport is 45 minutes away, and Burbank Airport is 30 minutes away.

For rail commuters, you can hop on or off Metrolink commuter trains or Amtrak's regional trains at the Simi Valley Rail Station.

Living in Simi Valley

Your employees will also want to live in Simi Valley, perennially ranked by the FBI as one of the nation's safest cities.

Residents of Simi Valley enjoy low crime rates, award-winning schools, dozens of parks, ample open space with beautiful hiking trails, vibrant cultural arts and theatre, incredible community programs and resources, and a quiet suburban atmosphere, all of which has enticed national publications to name Simi Valley one of their Best Places to Live.

Industry in Simi Valley

The City of Simi Valley prides itself on a very diverse employment base. And while the diversity of employers is great, a business never needs to feel like an island in a sea of business.

Below is a sampling of businesses in Simi Valley in various business industries.

Aerospace, Commercial Aircraft, and Defense
Manufacturing