It's your money.
It's our job to protect it.
Mission Statement
To safeguard public funds by continually monitoring investments and fiscal activities; to maximize revenue by expeditiously enforcing provisions of the Tax and Revenue Code, financial agreements, and City policies; to provide accurate and timely financial information to the City Council, City management and Bellflower residents; to assist City departments with fiscal controls in compliance with the Council-approved Operating Budget; and to maintain a professional image through integrity, technical competency, self-development, timely response, and a positive attitude. |
Department description, accomplishments, and major initiatives. |
General Services
Finance Department is comprised of six full-time and three part-time employees. The Department is responsible for the financial information system, fiscal planning, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, business license renewals, revenue management, investment, debt management, and Citywide computer networks.
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Business License Renewal
(New businesses are processed by Community Development Department)
Businesses are licensed and renewed at varying fixed or gross receipts based tax rates. In addition, a processing fee applies to both new and renewing businesses. Many businesses are licensed at an annual tax rate of $151 plus $3 per employee and a processing fee. Residential rental properties are licensed at $12 per available living unit plus the processing fee. The business license tax rates are generally adjusted annually on July 1st based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index.
For renewal questions, please call (562) 804-1424, extension 2004
or mail your letter to:
City of Bellflower
Business License Renewal
Finance Department
16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, CA 90706 |
Parking Citation
Please remit payments to:
City of Bellflower
Parking Enforcement Center
Post Office Box 57025
Irvine, CA 92616-7025
Telephone: (800) 654-PARK
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To contest citations:
An Administrative Review of the citation may be requested by telephone or mail within 21 days from the date of issuance of the citation, or 14 days of the mailing of the Late Notice. To request a review, please call (562) 804-1424, extension 2273.
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Budget
Financial Reports
City Demographics
Property and Sales Tax Dollar Breakdowns
