Business during the coronavirus pandemic

Operate your business during the pandemic recovery

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.