Get a permit to open a laundromat or laundry

Get a health permit to open and operate a laundromat or laundry

What to do

1. Apply for a health permit

Start your application for a health permit

Required:

  • If you are opening a new laundry or laundromat or 
  • If you are taking ownership of existing laundry or laundromat

2. Complete zoning referral form

Complete zoning referral

Required:

  • If you are operating a newly constructed laundry or laundromat

3. Complete Fire Marshal form

Complete Fire Marshal form

Required:

  • If you are operating a newly constructed laundry or laundromat

Get help

Phone

Department of Public Health

Environmental Health Branch
49 S Van Ness, Ste 600
San Francisco, CA 94103
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Last updated March 13, 2024

Departments

Environmental Health
Department of Public Health