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Small business permitting help

Visit or contact us if you need help with permits for your small business.

Map of Small business permitting help
Long counter-desk with "Permit Center" written above. One person is seated at the counter.
Permit Center49 South Van Ness
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
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Staff from the Office of Small Business are available at the Permit Center. They can help you with permits needed for your small business in San Francisco.

When you're here, we'll ask you about your plans, and get you going on your permitting journey. 

Many agencies are here, including the Planning Department, Department of Building Inspection, the Health Department, Fire Department, Entertainment Commission, and Recreation and Parks. This makes it easier and faster to have your questions answered.

Language translation services are available throughout the building, including Spanish, Filipino, and Chinese.

Schedule an appointment.

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Getting here

Please visit the Help Desk on the second floor of the Permit Center. Drop in or schedule an appointment.

Parking

Car Parking

Bike Racks

U racks are located on the sidewalk in front of or next to the building on:

  • South Van Ness Avenue
  • Mission Street
  • 11th Street

Accessibility

The building is completely ADA accessible. There are no steps to the front doors, and elevators are available inside.

Public transportation

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The Office of Small Business is San Francisco's central point of information for small businesses.

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Permit Center49 South Van Ness
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
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Phone

Email

Office of Small Business

sfosb@sfgov.org