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Mission Statement
The City of Covina provides responsive municipal services and manages public resources to enhance the quality of life for our community.

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Finance Department

Effective January 4, 2010
Operating hours for Covina City Hall - Monday - Thursday : 7 am - 6 pm
Closed Every Friday.

The Finance Department is responsible for the administration of the City’s fiscal condition, services, and resources. Major service systems include financial reporting, budgeting, accounting, cashiering, business licensing and utility billing.

In addition the department provides staff support to the City Treasurer through specified department employees deputized to act on behalf of the Treasurer.

The significant department tasks are as follows: preparing annual and periodic financial reports and analysis; preparation of the annual budget; controlling expenditures for budgetary accounts; investing idle funds; receipting and disbursing funds; maintaining internal control over financial transactions and resources; issuing business licenses and parking permits; acting as trustee for the special assessment bond transactions; and providing centralized accounts receivable processing and control. The department coordinates and controls the City’s decentralized purchasing functions. The department also provides the above-mentioned services to the Covina Redevelopment Agency.

Business Licenses/Film Permits

Applications for a business license are available from the Information/Cashier counter at City Hall, or the Finance Department. In-home business license applications must be approved by the Planning Division, adjacent to the Information/Cashier counter. For questions regarding Business Licenses, call (626) 384-5506.

Budget and, Financial Report Information and Taxes

Filming Permits

Filming permits are issued through the Finance Department. For general guidelines and requirements, click here. For more information, call (626) 384-5503 during regular business hours.

Water Utility and Refuse Bills

Utility Users Tax

Utility Users Tax
The current 6% Utility Users Tax, approved by the voters in 1999, remains in effect until March 2019.