See more: Business Coronavirus (COVID-19) Reopening Business during the coronavirus pandemic What you need to reopen your business safely. Get loans, grants, and other help for your business. Services Running your business Check if a business can be open During the 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. Maximize ventilation at your business during the pandemic Your business must set up as much airflow as possible to be open to the public. See your options. 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. Outdoor businesses 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. 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. 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. Support for nightlife industry during the coronavirus pandemic Resources for nightlife businesses, employees, artists, freelancers and other entertainment professionals in San Francisco during the pandemic. More information 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. More services Apply for a live music and entertainment venue grant Get a grant for at least $10,000 for your local venue to stay in business. News SF to reopen and expand more businesses and activities within the Orange Tier on April 15 April 14, 2021 San Francisco announces plans for indoor live ticketed events April 8, 2021 Indoor dining, gyms, movie theaters, museums, other activities allowed as SF moves into Red Tier March 3, 2021 Resources Food deliveries and COVID-19 Tips about food preparation and packaging to keep food delivery workers safe. Guidance for funeral homes and families Information about safe funeral preparations and getting samples for COVID-19 testing. Related departments Office of Economic & Workforce Development OEWD advances equitable and shared prosperity for all San Franciscans. We develop sustainable jobs and support businesses of all sizes. 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 DPH protects and promotes the health of all San Franciscans.
