News

28% decrease in processing time for over-the-counter building permits to speed construction

60% of San Francisco over-the-counter construction permits now issued within two business days

New legislation requires landlords pursuing certain evictions to first provide the tenant a written warning letter and 10-day period to cure (update #1 - 3/14/22)

Ordinance No. 18-22, which became effective on March 14, 2022, requires landlords pursuing certain types of evictions to first provide the tenant a written warning letter and an opportunity to cure. 

Deadline extended for Shared Spaces compliance grants

​​​​​​​Get help paying for your Shared Space improvements

Daily Treasure Island ferry service now running

The new water transit connection is a significant step forward in realizing the transportation vision for Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands.

SF Celebrates Completion of New Seismically Safe Floating Fireboat Station No. 35

Innovative design meets the challenge of sea-level rise, speeds water rescues, and advances San Francisco’s commitment to seismically strengthened facilities for first responders

SF Drops Vaccine Mandate for Restaurants, Bars, Gyms

Starting this Friday, March 11, San Francisco will no longer require people to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to enter certain businesses.

Indoor Masking Requirement Update

Beginning March 18, individuals will be strongly recommended, but not required, to wear masks in City facilities regardless of vaccination status

Small business newsletter for March 2022

Updates, trainings, announcements, and more, from the Office of Small Business

The City Announces Next Steps for Dream Keeper Initiative

Mayor Breed and Board of Supervisors President Walton today joined Dr. Cornel West for conversation ahead of one-year anniversary of the process of redirecting funding to San Francisco’s diverse Black communities

Mayor Breed and City Administrator Chu announce appointment of Nikesh Patel to lead Office of Cannabis

Patel brings seasoned legal and drug policy experience and commitment to social equity