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Business during the coronavirus pandemic

What you need to reopen your business safely. Get loans, grants, and other help for your business.

Services

Run your business

Operate your business safely

Stay home when feeling sick, get tested, know your choices for vaccines and masks.

Vaccine required

Show proof of vaccination at large indoor events and at businesses that ask for it.

Maximize ventilation at your business to prevent COVID-19

Your business should set up as much airflow as possible to be open to the public.

Operate an outdoor business

Use private property for your business

A free, temporary Shared Spaces permit for your business to use outdoor space on private property like rear yards, vacant lots, parking lots, and patios.

Get help and reimbursement

Get help paying for your storefront’s COVID-19 safety measures

SF Shines for Reopening is closed and is no longer accepting applications.

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, if they missed a rent payment.

News

SF Drops Vaccine Mandate for Restaurants, Bars, Gyms

Small business newsletter for March 2022

SF prepares to reopen businesses and activities, in nearly full alignment with the State's Beyond The Blueprint framework

Resources

When someone at work as COVID-19
What to do if someone at work has COVID-19

For employers in non-healthcare settings.
COVID-19 support for workplaces

Resources for San Francisco employers and employees to use and reference.
Masking
Know when masks are needed

N95, double, and well-fitting medical masks are more effective. Up your protection when cases are rising​​.
Encouraging mask use at your business

Help people understand and follow your mask requirement at your business.
Signs for businesses
COVID-19 Outreach Toolkit

Flyers, posters, and fact sheets in English, 中文, Filipino, and Español.
Extreme weather
Operating an extreme weather site during COVID-19

COVID prevention guidance for sites that provide temporary respite from wildfire smoke or extreme weather.
Outdoor structures
Use outdoor structures to prevent the spread of COVID-19

To create a shared outdoor space, follow permitting requirements, and maximize the free flow of air.
Further guidance
CDC guidance for workplaces and businesses

Prevent and reduce transmission of COVID-19, while maintaining healthy business operations in non-healthcare.
CalOSHA emergency temporary standards

See COVID-19 infection prevention requirements that apply to most workers in California.
CDPH guidance for employees & workplaces

See California state information on COVID-19 prevention, reporting, and resources.
Multifamily housing

Guidelines for owners and operators of apartments, condos, and townhomes to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Related departments

Office of Economic and Workforce Development

The Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) supports San Francisco’s businesses and workforce.

Office of the Mayor

Mayor London Breed is the 45th Mayor of San Francisco and the first African-American woman elected.

Department of Public Health

We protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.