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Wet weather impacts on small businesses
For small businesses that may experience damage, flooding, and other storm-related impacts, here is information and resources to help.
Part of
San Francisco Office of Small Business can help you understand the process for physical and financial recovery. We have staff available to help in Spanish and Chinese, along with more translation services as needed.
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Resources
Financial resources
Floodwater Management Grant
From San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), this grant for up to $100,000 is for flood prevention improvements if you have experienced flooding in the past.
Property tax relief
Property owners might be eligible for property tax relief if they have damage of $10,000 or more and complete the required paperwork.
Property damage
Contact your landlord
They may be responsible for repairs to the property, and may have insurance coverage as well. Click to be connected with advisors to review and understand your lease.
Contact your insurance provider
If you have flood or business interruption coverage. They will give you more information about how to file a claim for recovery costs.
Consider getting flood insurance
Contact your insurance broker to get started, or click to learn about the federal government's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) option.
Health and safety
Mold information sheet
The purpose of this document is to direct San Franciscans to available guidance documents and local resources to protect homes and businesses from indoor dampness and mold, safely identify and clean mold, and treat any health impacts associated with mold exposure.
Disaster-related hazardous waste removal
Learn how to safely dispose of contaminated materials after flooding.