Business Improvement Districts Welcome to BIDs Geographic Listings Established Districts Proposed Districts Service Operations Summary Detail of Service Operations BIDs Program Library BIDs District Links BIDs Formation Activity Guidlines BIDs Consultant Rating Profile BIDs Maps Other Links City Clerk Home Page Planning Department's Home Page Administrative Services Division Address and Phone Numbers 200 N. Spring Street City Hall, Room 224 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Phone Numbers (213) 978-1099 Fax: (213) 978-1130 Frequently Asked Questions Who invented the Business Improvement District ("BID") concept? What is a Business Improvement District? What are area-specific programs? What is the City's role in providing these improvements? What are the differences between a Merchant Based and Property Based BID? What are some of the formulas used for BID assessments? What if a BID is formed and does not live up to members expectations? When did the Los Angeles Citywide BID Program begin? Where in the City are the BID's located? Where can I get more information about the Citywide BID Program? How are the BID improvements decided upon? How does the City benefit from the BID program? How can I get involved in forming a BID in my area? Why should I agree to assess myself? Isn't this just another tax? © 2005 Office of the City Clerk - City of Los Angeles Karen E. Kalfayan City Clerk Holly L. Wolcott Executive Officer Vacant Chief Administrative Services Division 200 N. Spring Street City Hall, Room 224 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Feedback/Comments Many of the Documents on this Site require Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher. Download Now This Site is Maintained and Supported by the Office of the City Clerk Systems Division City Disclaimer