Find resources and processes for the most common needs for small businesses in San Francisco.

Find out if your project can get an "over-the-counter" (or OTC) rapid review for most simple projects. This is when staff review your completed application materials in person and in real time.

Businesses that are working on more complex improvements can get a small business permits with a 30-day review.

Permits issued by the Environmental Health Branch (EHB) of SF Public Health and authorized by the San Francisco Health Code.

Many businesses will need the Fire Department to sign off on their projects to ensure safety.

Learn about the options and responsibilities of Shared Spaces permits.

Understand the steps to installing a new awning or sign in front of your business.

Understand the steps to hosting a street and sidewalk event in San Francisco.

Whether you're busking, holding a fitness class, or hoping to vend in a park, visit the Recreation & Parks Department's permitting page.

Businesses located along SF's waterfront may be on Port property. Follow their permitting process.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area provides permits for business uses in an SF national park, from one-time events to ongoing operations.

Find out if your home improvement project can get an "over-the-counter" (or OTC) rapid review for most simple projects. This is when staff review your completed application materials in person and in real time.

Follow these instructions for projects like kitchen, bath, and other interior residential remodels.

Follow these instructions for doors, windows, reroofing, decks, fences, and other common exterior projects.

Get started learning what sign-off you'll need to build, demolish, significantly renovate, expand a home, like adding a unit.

For homeowners starting larger renovations or more complex projects, apply for a building permit with in-house review.

Apply for a permit for a new street tree planting, removal of an existing tree, as well as sidewalk landscaping permits for residents.

If you are planning a new multi-unit residential project, you will need a Planning Approval, in addition to building permits.

Special events bring joy and vitality to city streets and neighborhoods. Learn the rules to make sure your event is safe and accessible to the public.

Understand the steps to hosting an indoor temporary event or pop-up.

Use the "PIM" to see the status of a Building, Planning, and other permit types.

Search the Permit Tracking System (PTS) for building, electrical, plumbing, and boiler permits, as well as complaints and Notices of Violation.

Check the status of permits with the San Francisco Public Works

Appeal many San Francisco permits, determinations, and decisions with the Board of Appeals.