SERVICE

Get a permit to open a laundromat or laundry

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

What to know

You need a health permit:

To open or operate a laundry or laundromat

What to do

1. Apply for a health permit

Apply and pay here

Check the fee schedule for the application and license fees.

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

You will be notified of a scheduled Abatement Conference, open to public comment on the potential permit.

Get help

Address

Environmental Health Branch49 S Van Ness, Ste 600
San Francisco, CA 94103