Surf City ADA
Improvement
Grant Program
October 20, 2026
Program Purpose
Help small businesses offset the cost of
qualifying accessibility improvements and
create more accessible spaces for the public.
• Up to $10,000 reimbursement per grant
• Available to eligible small businesses
open to the public
• $500,000 proposed program allocation
How the Program Is Funded
Disability Access Fund
Funded through a State-mandated $4 fee on business license applications and renewals
• Current fund balance: $631,409
• Approximately $60,000–$70,000 generated annually
• Proposed allocation to grant program: $500,000
• No General Fund contribution required
• Remaining and future revenues will support other eligible accessibility compliance activities
Program Eligibility
Applicants must:
• Be a small business with an average of 50 or fewer employees over the past three years, or for the period the business has been in operation if less • Be located in Huntington Beach and open to the public • Have an active City business license
• Have the business and property in good standing with the City • Complete qualifying improvements identified in the Summary of Accessible Upgrades (Form A) that required a City permit and received final City inspection approval on or after January 1, 2026
What Does the Grant Cover?
Up to $10,000 Reimbursement
Qualifying accessibility improvements may include:
• Accessible paths of travel
• Entrances
• Restrooms
• Counters and service areas
• Other qualifying accessibility improvements
identified through the City’s plan review and
permitting process
Funding awarded first-come, first-served, subject
to available funds.
Recommended Action
Approve the Surf City ADA Improvement Grant Program
Authorize:
• $500,000 from the Disability Access Fund for the Program • Individual reimbursement grants of up to $10,000
• Community Development Director, or designee, to administer the Program
• Administrative execution of reimbursement agreements and related documents with eligible applicants
Questions?