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

If your business is open during the pandemic, you must follow best practices to keep patrons and staff safe.

See shops that sell personal protective equipment

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

Request a free temporary loading zone for your business

Convert adjacent street parking to temporary loading zones.

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.

Health checks if you work or get care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Anyone who works outside the home should check their health before every shift.

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.

Get a small business grant from the Resiliency Fund

Grants for up to $10,000 for San Francisco businesses affected by COVID-19 with 5 employees or fewer.

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 outbreak

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.