Business during the coronavirus pandemic

Check if a business can be open

During the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses in San Francisco must close. See what businesses can operate.

Operate your business during the coronavirus pandemic

Follow best practices and public health guidance to keep your patrons and staff safe.

Reopening San Francisco

See shops that sell personal protective equipment

SF vendors who sell face masks, hand sanitizer, and other protective equipment for your employees.

Business guidance if a staff member tests positive for COVID-19

How to keep the rest of your staff and the public safe and healthy.

Check your health before you go out

Watch for COVID-19 symptoms, especially if you work outside your home, get healthcare, or go out.

Use the sidewalk or parking lane for your business

A free, temporary Shared Spaces permit to use the sidewalk or parking lane for business operations, like seating, dining, or retail pickup.

Use street space for business

Apply to open a street to business operations, like seating, dining, or retail, and close the street to traffic.

Get City help if your business is affected by the pandemic

Loans, grants, and other financial help.

Check if your business qualifies for the eviction moratorium

Small businesses affected by COVID-19 can keep their locations up to 6 months, if they missed a rent payment.

Support for nightlife industry during the coronavirus outbreak

Resources for nightlife businesses, employees, artists, freelancers and other entertainment professionals in San Francisco during the coronavirus.

Information on construction projects during the coronavirus pandemic

Construction projects are allowed if they follow specific safety protocols. Get information to keep construction sites safe.

Sell personal protective equipment (PPE) to the City

Potential suppliers must apply, be approved, get a supplier ID, and hold a stock of PPE to sell to SF.