Apply for a tax benefit by using your property for urban agriculture

To participate in the Urban Agriculture Incentive Program, you must show that your property will benefit the larger community by:

• Production, distribution, or sales
• Open house days
• Educational tours
• Other public programs

Your property must:

• Allow for agricultural uses (read Planning Code Section 102 for more information)
• Be between 0.10 and 3 acres (4356 and 130,680 sq ft)
• Not include any dwelling units
• Include only agricultural structures like tool sheds, greenhouses, produce stands, or educational space

Learn more about the specific requirements before you get started with the application packet.

Gather your site plan (if applicable) and photos of the site and existing structures (exterior and interior). Bring them to:

Fill out the application packet and include supporting documents:

• The Certificate of Eligibility
• A copy of the change of use permit or a copy of the Planning Commission Motion approving a Conditional Use Authorization (if applicable)
• A completed (but unsigned) Contract
• Site plans (if you have them) illustrating the current and future agriculture uses on the site
• Photos of the site, including photos of the exterior and interior of any existing structures.
• Letter of authorization, if the applicant is not the property owner.

Email your application to:

You can also mail or drop off your materials in person to:

We will calculate your property’s tax reduction rate within 30 days.

If you agree to the tax reduction rate, sign the contact. Make sure the Agricultural Commissioner, Assessor-Recorder, City Attorney also sign the contract.

Pay any fees to the Office of the Assessor-Recorder City Hall, Room 190 1 Carlton B Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA, 94102 

You will receive a copy of the recorded contract through mail. You have 30 days to start agricultural activity.

We will inspect your property within 90 days. We will do additional inspections each year.