In an emergency, dial 911.
The non-emergency advice line for SFPD is 415-553-0123.
To file a police report online, click here.
For incidents that cannot be reported online, the nearest police station for an in person report is Taraval.
Learn about the SF Coordinated Street Response Program where public agencies work together to provide support for people on the streets experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. There are many programs coordinated by the Department of Public Health such as the Bridge & Engagement Services Team, BEST Neighborhoods, who help place people inside for treatment, care, and support. Please call 911 for someone in immediate need (wandering into traffic or appearing severely at risk outside). Use 311 for non-emergencies such as reporting encampments, picking up needles or hazardous waste, and more.
Learn about Home Match, a nonprofit in San Francisco whose mission is to house people locally by connecting individuals with spare rooms to those in need of more affordable housing, covered in the San Francisco Chronicle as helping to prevent homelessness.
If you have questions or concerns about the effects of alcohol, here is a useful link with resources including a free and confidential alcohol abuse hotline.
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At the start of COVID-19, we updated the Lakeside One block-by-block contact list with volunteers willing and able to help their neighbors. If you have moved to Lakeside One and would like to be added or receive the list, NOT for commercial use, please email lakeside@mainfare.com.
Apply here for a storefront vandalism relief grant. Need help? Email info@oaacbd.org for grant assistance.
Apply here for a grant to make ADA improvements. Need help? Email info@oaacbd.org for grant assistance.
Click here to report vacant commercial properties.
Use this tool from SF Planning to see where you can locate your business.
Spend a perfect day in Lakeside Village. Contact lakeside@mainfare.com to add your business to this promotion.
For more on the CalSavers retirement savings program mandated by December 31, 2025, click here.
SF Shines Facade Grant is for exterior storefront improvements.
For ADA compliance, apply for the ADA Barrier Removal Grant.
For shared spaces, read more here.
The city has set up a simple program to legalize awnings with (most) fees waived through July 1, 2025. More information at this link. Check your address here.
California lawmakers approved 11 laws that aim to crack down on theft amid public outrage over robberies.
OLSE has released an updated 2025 Health Care Security Ordinance Poster (PDF).
The City and County of San Francisco introduced the new SF Lends initiative, which connects small businesses with affordable loans and lines of credit from major banks.
Nominations for the San Francisco Business Times "40 under 40" business leaders and "Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business" are due January 30th, 2025.
To prepare for the rainy season, grants of up to $100,000 (and free sandbags) to help protect commercial properties from flood damage. More info here.
The Chamber of Commerce offers regular free events for small businesses to network. More info here.
Webinar on finding state contracting opportunities, signup here.
Small Business Resources are available from the Chamber of Commerce at this link.
The Warriors and TriNet will provide five (5) small businesses in San Francisco a one-time $10,000 grant. Details and application are at this link.
Business owners can apply for residential parking permits at this link, one parking permit for a personal vehicle per postal address.
Accessible Barrier Removal Grant provides reimbursement for accessibility. Applications on a rolling basis.
Storefront Opportunity Grant provides funding and assistance to small businesses.
Grant program to support restaurants moving away from single-use disposable items to reusable, including a $700 incentive. Learn more and sign-up for a consultation.
IRS Direct File is for people to access tax filing services that are simple, secure, accurate, and free. Visit directfile.irs.gov to find out if you're eligible and get started.
The City & County of San Francisco has a job program connecting low-income job seekers with local small to medium-sized businesses, including wage subsidy reimbursement as an incentive to hire. For more information, call the hotline, 877-562-1669, or email hsa.jobsnow@sfgov.org.
To stop organized retail theft, SF has $17 million in state grant funds. Read more here.
Awning Amnesty. One-time permit available for existing awnings until June 1, 2024. Check your address here, building permit section.
Refundable Business Tax Credit with up to $26,000 per employee during COVID-19. Can be applied retroactively.
For more resources to help small businesses in San Francisco, click here. Includes public safety, burglary prevention, cleaner streets, and more.
Save water and money with commercial equipment rebates. Get money to replace inefficient equipment such as ice machines, steam sterilizers, or commercial laundry equipment. Rebates from SFPUC, learn more and apply.
Apply for a small business grant after you complete a training. Grant awards range from $5,000 to $50,000.
Apply for a grant if you want to open a new storefront. Small businesses that are eligible can apply to receive up to $25,000 for a first storefront location or up to $50,000 to expand to an additional storefront location. Includes assistance in lease negotiations.