San Francisco, California

Starting July 1, customers submitting an in-house review project will start at the new Pre-Plan Check Station where plan reviewers will review the project plans. Make sure the plans are complete and applications include all required documents. Estimate the plan review time needed for the project. This change will clarify...

San Francisco, CA — The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) announced today that with federal and state approvals and recommendations, the COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 6 months to 4 years. Most families and caregivers will be able to access vaccines for this age...

“Growing up, Juneteenth was not only a time to remember the history of our people and our fight for justice and equality; it was a time to celebrate with friends, family, and community. Juneteenth in San Francisco meant carnival rides, watching horses travel down Fillmore Street, getting dressed in your best attire, and coming together to see people perform on stage with live music. It meant gathering around family and friends to witness all the magnificent things in celebration of what we call Freedom Day. It was a day to celebrate the contributions Black San Franciscans have made to the City we all know and love.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA---San Francisco has been selected as one of 14 U.S. cities to participate in a national project called Urban Heat Watch to better understand the relationship between climate change, extreme temperatures, public health, and the built environment. The project is now asking for approximately 50 volunteers to join the effort to identify urban heat islands by attaching heat sensors to their vehicles.

San Francisco, CA — Today, Mayor London N. Breed announced new proposed funding to expand services for Asian victims of crime. The $500,000 investment in her proposed budget will increase services and capacity to serve Asian victims of crime who are limited in their English proficiency. Since the pandemic...

San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed today announced the City has made major progress on the effort to revitalize the Sunnydale and Hunters View public housing developments as part of HOPE SF, a community development initiative that will provide more than 5,000 new or rebuilt units across four public housing sites. Construction, funded by $58.9 million in City funds, has begun on extensive infrastructure improvements across both sites to prepare for the construction of more than 280 new affordable units, a new park, 60,000 square feet of community-serving commercial space, as well as new roads, landscaping, sidewalks, and public utilities.

Mayor London N. Breed today announced the City has made major progress on the effort to revitalize the Sunnydale and Hunters View public housing developments as part of HOPE SF, a community development initiative that will provide more than 5,000 new or rebuilt units across four public housing sites. Construction, funded by $58.9 million in City funds, has begun on extensive infrastructure improvements across both sites to prepare for the construction of more than 280 new affordable units, a new park, 60,000 square feet of community-serving commercial space, as well as new roads, landscaping, sidewalks, and public utilities.

Today, Mayor London N. Breed and representatives from the California Department of Housing and Community Development and local community leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of 180 Jones, located on the southwest corner of Jones Street and Turk Street in the Tenderloin. The project will provide 70 new permanently affordable homes for low-income residents, including 35 subsidized units for previously unhoused adults.

San Francisco, CA — Today, Mayor London N. Breed and representatives from the California Department of Housing and Community Development and local community leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of 180 Jones, located on the southwest corner of Jones Street and Turk Street in the Tenderloin. The project will provide 70 new permanently affordable homes for low-income residents, including 35 subsidized units for previously unhoused adults.

San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed today joined elected and City officials and community members to kick off a series of community-led events to honor the upcoming Juneteenth holiday in San Francisco. Following President Joe Biden’s 2021 resolution declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday, Mayor Breed signed an order declaring June 19 an official holiday in San Francisco. This year marks the first time that Juneteenth celebrations will take place around and on the official holiday.

San Francisco, CA – The Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), the Golden State Warriors, Kaiser Permanente, and Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) hosts a career fair at Thrive City at Chase Center to bring employment opportunities in the healthcare industry, an industry that has experienced increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. The events are part of Mayor Breed’s investments for an equitable economic recovery that focuses on getting San Franciscans back to work in meaningful careers.

Today, Mayor London N. Breed joined the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Director Gustavo Velasquez and local community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Casa Adelante – 2060 Folsom Street, a 127-unit, 100% affordable housing development in the Mission District. Located on the site of what was once a vacant parking lot, the nine-story development includes 29 homes designated for transitional-aged youth, and 95 homes for low-income households making between 40% and 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI).

Pride month is here in San Francisco! LGBTQ-owned and operating small businesses are a vital part of our communities, economy, and city culture. If you are an LGBTQ small business owner, the SF LGBT Center offers specialized Small Business Services all year round. Our staff at the Office of Small Business are also available to any small business entrepreneur – online, by phone, or in person at both the San Francisco Permit Center and City Hall.

Join the SF Entertainment Commission, City officials, community leaders, and industry peers for the SF Nightlife & Entertainment Summit. Now in its 12th year, the Summit is an opportunity to come together to address the current issues facing the industry, and discuss ways the industry and the City can continue working together toward long-term recovery.

San Francisco, CA — Today, Mayor London N. Breed announced a plan in her proposed two-year budget to end homelessness for transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) San Franciscans in five years. The plan to end trans homelessness will be a collaborative effort between the Mayor’s Office on Housing and Community Development (MOHCD), the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH), the Department of Public Health (DPH), the Office of Transgender Initiatives (OTI), and nonprofit organizations serving TGNC people experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. This makes San Francisco the first city in the United States to commit to ending homelessness for TGNC people.

San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed today announced $47.9 million in new funding to support the economic recovery of the City’s Economic Core that will be part of her proposed budget. This will include new direct support for small businesses, as well as new events, activations, and public space improvements to support areas that rely on workers, tourists, and other visitors. The funding proposal will also continue the City’s existing Ambassador programs located in areas like Mid-Market, Union Square, Downtown, South of Market, and along the Embarcadero.

San Francisco, CA — The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is recommending parents and caregivers to get children ages 5 to 11 a COVID-19 booster, now that this age group is eligible, to give stronger protection against the virus as cases continue to swell. With federal and...

Most businesses that have previously reported under $50,000 in Gross Receipts and zero employees received a bill and are not required to file a renewal. If this describes your business, you can follow the instructions on your bill to pay online, mail, or in person.  . Steps to renew. (if required)

Twelve Bay Area health officers are stressing the importance of taking safety precautions, including continued masking indoors, as the region experiences a new swell of COVID cases and hospitalizations. The Bay Area now has California’s highest COVID infection rates. The current wave is fueled by highly contagious Omicron subvariants. Bay...

San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed today announced that San Francisco is improving services for small businesses at the new Permit Center as part of Small Business Week. Located at 49 South Van Ness Avenue, the Permit Center houses multiple City agencies, making it easier for people to fulfill their permitting needs for a variety of projects, such as establishing a new storefront or building housing.