📍 Town Rule: San Francisco — San Francisco

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San Francisco Home Occupation Permit

Source: City and County of San Francisco Planning Department Verified: March 1, 2026

San Francisco's Planning Code permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to conditions. The business must be clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents working on the premises, and must not generate customer traffic or exterior evidence of commercial activity. A Home Occupation Permit must be obtained from the Planning Department before operating.

Official Source:
City and County of San Francisco Planning Department
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