SERVICE
Report a problem with your payment on a City construction contract
If you are a subcontractor and have not gotten paid for your work, report it to stop work until you get paid.
What to know
Eligibility
You must be a subcontractor working for a primary contractor.
What to do
If you are a subcontractor working under another subcontractor, file a Preliminary Stop Notice with the primary contractor before completing the following steps.
Report by mail
Fill out the form
Download the Stop Notice Lien form and fill it out.
On the form, tell us:
- The primary contractor's name and contact information
- The contract or job number
- The department name and number
- What work you performed
- How much money you are requesting
Mail in your completed form
City Hall1 Dr Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Room 316
San Francisco, CA 94102
Room 316
San Francisco, CA 94102
Report in person
Download and fill out a Stop Notice Form
On the form, tell us:
- The primary contractor's name and contact information
- The contract or job number
- The department name and number
- What work you performed
- How much money you are requesting
Bring your completed form to our office
City Hall1 Dr Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Room 316
San Francisco, CA 94102
Room 316
San Francisco, CA 94102
Partner agencies
What to know
Eligibility
You must be a subcontractor working for a primary contractor.
What to do
If you are a subcontractor working under another subcontractor, file a Preliminary Stop Notice with the primary contractor before completing the following steps.
Report by mail
Fill out the form
Download the Stop Notice Lien form and fill it out.
On the form, tell us:
- The primary contractor's name and contact information
- The contract or job number
- The department name and number
- What work you performed
- How much money you are requesting
Mail in your completed form
City Hall1 Dr Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Room 316
San Francisco, CA 94102
Room 316
San Francisco, CA 94102
Report in person
Download and fill out a Stop Notice Form
On the form, tell us:
- The primary contractor's name and contact information
- The contract or job number
- The department name and number
- What work you performed
- How much money you are requesting
Bring your completed form to our office
City Hall1 Dr Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Room 316
San Francisco, CA 94102
Room 316
San Francisco, CA 94102