Redevelopment Agency

San Dimas Grove Station

The City of San Dimas commits itself to the development and maintenance of a vibrant and successful community. The San Dimas Redevelopment Agency is often the tool for achieving many of these goals.

The primary function of the Redevelopment Agency is to develop financing for the projects and improvements identified within the Redevelopment Map.  These projects may range from infrastructure improvements, to housing renovation, to new development projects. Projects within the redevelopment project area are considered essential to the improvement and revitalization of the project area. It is important to note that this financing does not require the creation of additional taxes or fees. Rather, redevelopment allows the City to retain control of the property taxes already being paid on the properties within the project area. The allocation of the property tax comes back to the Agency for reinvestment within the project area, instead of being sent to other agencies where the money might be spent outside of the community. In San Dimas, the City Council serves as the Board of Directors for the Redevelopment Agency, the City Manager serves as the Executive Director, and other Agency staff are regular city employees.

The Redevelopment Agency serves a vital function for the implementation of economic development programs in San Dimas. Through our economic development efforts, San Dimas seeks to retain and attract those enterprises that will complement the unique character of our community.

San Dimas is located approximately 25 miles from Los Angeles. Its location at the intersection of the 10, 57, and 210 Freeways provides easy access not only to Los Angeles, but Orange County and the Inland Empire. San Dimas has a highly educated population of 34,980 with a median income of $61,228 (est.). The high quality of residential and commercial development within the city is a great attraction to both the entrepreneur and the family.

San Dimas has an outstanding assortment of residential and commercial properties. Businesses located in our community come from all spectrums of the economy. These businesses include: ADP, Louis Vuitton, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison, Gilead Sciences, Organic Milling, Bausch & Lomb, Southern California Water, Thales Navigation, as well as many others. In addition, San Dimas has a wide range of retail shops and services that helps generate taxable sales for the City.

Within our economic development program, our staff attempts to assist businesses both within San Dimas and from the outside that have development and expansion needs. Our services range from reviewing potential site selections, to providing technical support on regulatory and land use issues, to location of financial resources needed to make progress a reality.

San Dimas is truly an exceptional community. We invite you to discover more about the "Spirit of the West" and to find out why San Dimas is such a special place for your business to grow and prosper. The City of San Dimas has compiled numerous resources that are available to businesses. In order to fully evaluate the programs that may be available, please contact the Redevelopment Office at (909) 394-6280.