FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Love Your Neighborhood Program 

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• Easier and Cheaper Permits for benches, signs, etc. for small biz

• Supervisor Melgar’s Office

• Guidelines:

• https://www.sf.gov/sites/default/files/2023-11/SBC%20presentation%20Love%20Our%20Neighborhoods%20permit%2012.11.23.pdf

Shared Spaces Grant to Rebuild Parklet 

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• https://www.sf.gov/apply-shared-spaces-equity-grant-design-compliance

• $2,500 - Grant can be used for anything related to compliance such as: 

• Rebuilding your parklet to bring it up to code (can be used for labor or materials.) 

• Damage caused to your parklet by vandalism, graffiti, or being struck by a car (note, you may be able to be awarded additional funding for this even if you have already received funding previously) 

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Storefront Valdalism Relief Grant 

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• Get a grant for up to $2,000 for vandalism relief costs. 

• Details: sf.gov/vandalismgrant   

• Apply: sf.gov/vandalismrelief  

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First Year Free

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• Get permit fees and other expenses waived for your first year of operations (also applies to secondary locations!). 

• https://sftreasurer.org/business/first-year-free  

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Have a Pop-Up in the San Francisco Center (formerly known as the Westfield Mall)

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• The San Francisco Center formerly known as the Westfield Mall is looking to fill their spaces with small local makers. These activations are short-term and could lead to a long-term lease.

• If you are interested, please email Rosanna “RoRo” Hudson and Rolando:

• Rosanna.Hudson@jll.comHudson, Rosanna -

• Rolando Tirado - rtirado@sfchamber.com 

SF Restaurant Week! 

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• The Golden Gate Restaurant Association hosts SF Restaurant Week! Prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants will be available throughout 10 days to encourage diners to get out and support our city’s restaurants. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to ggra@ggra.org.

https://www.sfrestaurantweek.com/restaurants/

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Awning Amnesty Program 

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• Most people don’t know they need a permit to have an Awning over their business entrance. 

• Until June 1st, 2024, you can apply for a permit without fees or hiring a contractor, which is normally required. 

• Instead, just upload photos and dimensions. 

• https://www.sf.gov/step-by-step/permit-process-existing-awnings-available-limited-time