Find a location for your business

Once you have a business plan or executive summary, here are some tips for what to consider.

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Commercial locations

Find a commercial location

The Office of Small Business provides one-on-one leasing help for small businesses looking for a location, at the LOI or lease stage, or needing help with an existing lease.

Contact a Commercial Leasing Specialist

Email: sfosb@sfgov.org

Call: 628-652-4949

Schedule a virtual appointment or site visit

Find a location zoned for Cannabis

Reach out to the Office of Cannabis to learn more about opening a cannabis-based business.

Establish your home-based business location

Read a starter guide for a home-based business.

Contact the Office of Small Business to get one-on-one guidance on setting up a home-based business. This includes help understanding what's allowed and what's not allowed.

Resources

Zoning for businesses

Before you commit to a location, every location has zoning laws defining what kind of business can open there. The SF Planning Department enforces these zoning regulations (called the Planning Code), reviews projects and proposals for compliance, and issues certain permits.

Buy an existing business

Learn about buying an existing business or transferring ownership.

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Continue in the Step by step guide to starting a business in San Francisco

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Partner agencies

Office of Small Business

Office of Economic and Workforce Development