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

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

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