FAQs • Apache Junction • CivicEngage

Why did the city tear down the Grand Hotel?: This seems to be a commonly held misconception. The City did NOT tear down the Grand Hotel. The site is privately owned and the owners made a business decision to tear it down. The building was structurally unsound from years of under investment and non-repair - by other owners - and had asbestos which required special handling and disposal. The City of Apache Junction has maintained a very close dialog with the current owners on possible revitalization of the site and is willing to consider a wide variety of re-uses. Current economic conditions and extremely tight commercial credit markets have not yet been resolved to allow for a successful project plan to come forward.

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Economic Development

1. What does it take to start a business in Apache Junction?: A fully completed business license application must be submitted. The application can be obtained from the City Clerk’s office. A zoning clearance may need to be processed, depending on your type of business. The Planning and Zoning staff are there to assist you with this. A fee of $50.00 is due upon submission of your completed business license application to the City Clerk’s office. Business Licenses

2. Does Apache Junction offer incentives for businesses locating in town?: Yes, there are several incentive options available if you build or redevelop in one of the City's redevelopment areas.

3. What is the population and median income for the City of Apache Junction?: The 2006 Arizona Department of Economic Security population for the City of Apache Junction is 35,685. The population for the market area within a 10-minute drive time is 71,834. The 2006 household income estimate for that same 10-minute drive market area is $ 53,141.

4. Why did the city tear down the Grand Hotel?: This seems to be a commonly held misconception. The City did NOT tear down the Grand Hotel. The site is privately owned and the owners made a business decision to tear it down. The building was structurally unsound from years of under investment and non-repair - by other owners - and had asbestos which required special handling and disposal. The City of Apache Junction has maintained a very close dialog with the current owners on possible revitalization of the site and is willing to consider a wide variety of re-uses. Current economic conditions and extremely tight commercial credit markets have not yet been resolved to allow for a successful project plan to come forward.