

The City has passed legislation that will affect fees for Weights & Measures and Point of Sale devices, including the following:įees for “weights and measures” and point of sale devices will now be collected on the Unified License bill due March 31st of each year.Īll registrations for weighing and measuring devices issued prior to November 1, 2021, that were effective on November 1, 2021, shall continue to be effective through March 31, 2022. Monday through Thursday and located in City Hall at 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 190) before filling out a business license form, purchasing property or signing lease agreements. The bill must be paid in full before a business is issued a license certificate that must be posted at the place of business. For new businesses, please be sure to complete the zoning clearance form and get it signed by the Permit Center (open 7:30 a.m. The annual bill lists every license owed for each location the business operates. Permit application forms are available at:Īfter a permit is approved, the business owner will receive a bill from the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector due annually by March 31. Businesses who fail to pay by April 30 will begin accruing penalties on May 1. Usually, a business must pass an inspection to be approved. If an inspection is necessary, the business owner will be contacted by the department to schedule an appointment. The Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector collects annual license fees on behalf of the Department of Public Health, Fire Department, Police Department, Entertainment Commission, Animal Care and Control, Department of Public Works, and the Office of Cannabis.īusinesses apply for permits directly with the department(s). Pursuant to the Ordinance amending various sections of the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code, the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector has implemented a consolidated billing system for license renewal fees. Some businesses are required to obtain additional permits and licenses to operate.
