Politics & Government
San Francisco Supervisors Eliminate Annual License Fees For Restaurants, Bars
The fees will be replaced in 2026 with revenue from Prop M, a business tax measure approved by voters in November.
December 4, 2024
San Francisco supervisors approved Mayor London Breed's plan to eliminate annual license fees for 91% of restaurants and 87% of bars and nightclubs, aides said Tuesday.
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The change is intended to make it easier to operate, grow, and open a small business, the mayor's office said in a press release. The fees will be replaced in 2026 with revenue from Prop M, a business tax measure approved by voters in November.
The legislation indefinitely waives 49 annual license fees, providing $10 million annually in relief to San Francisco business owners, the mayor's office said.
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