This ordinance extends the waiver of certain first-year fees for permits, licenses, and business registrations for eligible small businesses until June 30, 2026. It applies to businesses that are newly formed or opening a new location in San Francisco.
Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to extend, through June 30, 2026, the waiver of certain first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for specified small businesses that newly form or that open a new location.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to extend financial relief for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Lurie introduced an ordinance to extend the waiver of certain first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for small businesses through June 30, 2026.
The Budget and Finance Committee referred the proposed legislation to the Small Business Commission for comments and recommendations.
The Small Business Commission voted 6-0 in support of the legislation, highlighting its importance for small business recovery post-pandemic.
The legislation was referred to relevant departments for review and input.
The Budget and Appropriations Committee recommended the ordinance for approval after several meetings.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, extending the fee waivers for small businesses.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the extension of the fee waivers.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's business-tax rules to extend the waiver of certain first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for specified small businesses that newly form or that open a new location until the earlier of: July 1, 2027, or the date on which all funds appropriated to reimburse departments for the waived fees have been expended.
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's business-tax rules to extend the waiver of certain first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for specified small businesses that newly form or that open a new location until the earlier of: July 1, 2027, or the date on which all funds appropriated to reimburse departments for the waived fees have been expended.
This ordinance waives certain first-year fees for small businesses that are newly established or open a new location, effective retroactively from July 1, 2023. It also provides refunds for any fees that have already been paid to the City.
This ordinance waives certain first-year fees for small businesses that start or open a new location, retroactive to July 1, 2023, and provides refunds for any fees already paid. It aims to support new small businesses in San Francisco.
