Departments
A list of the departments and organizations within the government for the City and County of San Francisco.- 311 Customer Service CenterWe help San Francisco residents, visitors, and businesses access City services and information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, web, and mobile. We offer assistance in over 160 languages over the phone and our mobile app is available in Chinese, Filipino, Spanish, and English.
- Adult Probation DepartmentWe protect and serve the community, further justice, inspire change, and prioritize racial equity so that all people may thrive.
- Agriculture, Pesticide Use Enforcement, Weights & MeasuresThe Agricultural Program protects health and safety by enforcing California agricultural laws and regulations through inspection, monitoring, permitting and licensing.
The Pesticide Use Enforcement Program ensures the proper and safe application of pesticides by homeowners and industry in the City and County of San Francisco.
The Weights and Measures Program protects consumer rights by ensuring the accuracy of scales, taximeters, and other measuring devices.
- AirportSFO offers the most nonstop service from the City and the Bay Area to the rest of the U.S. and the world.
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- Animal Care and ControlSFACC is SF’s only open door animal shelter. We also investigate animal cruelty and rescue wildlife.
- Arts CommissionWe support artists and arts nonprofits in San Francisco.
- Asian Art MuseumThrough the power of art, the Asian Art Museum brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life.
- Assessment Appeals BoardWe decide disputes between the Assessor's Office and property owners to equalize the valuation of taxable property in San Francisco.
- Assessor-RecorderWe locate taxable property in SF, identify ownership, establish taxable value, and apply legal exemptions.
- Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)What is the goal of Assisted Outpatient Treatment?
The goal of this program is to provide intensive outpatient services to referred individuals to improve their quality of life, as well as prevent mental health crises and cycling through emergency services or incarceration.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Angelica Almeida, Ph.D. (Director of Assisted Outpatient Treatment) at (415) 255-3722.
Please see the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Fact Sheet (English | Chinese | Russian | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese) for additional details on the referral and engagement process as well as frequently asked questions (FAQ's).
In addition to AOT, the team will be critical in the implementation of the Housing Conservatorship. This legislation provides treatment to San Francisco residents who, due to mental illness and substance use cycle in and out of psychiatric crisis and are deteriorating in the community. The AOT team looks forward to being able to expand our services to provide support to more San Franciscans in need.
- Behavioral HealthMental health and substance use care for San Franciscans (children, youth, and adults).
- Board of AppealsWe provide a final administrative review process for appeals on a range of City determinations.
- Board of SupervisorsThe legislative branch of the City and County of San Francisco.
- California Academy of SciencesThe mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to explore, explain, and sustain life.
- changing the slugDBI approves plans and issues permits for all construction in the City. We make sure buildings are safe and comply with building and housing codes.
- Child Care Health Program (CCHP)We serve children ages 0-5 in San Francisco preschools, family child care homes, and family resource centers, along with their families and providers.
- Children and Families CommissionFirst 5 designs, implements and funds solutions for the health, well-being and education of young children.
- Children, Youth and Their FamiliesWe fund programs for San Francisco's young people and their families.
- Child Support ServicesWe help parents and legal guardians get financial and medical support for their children.
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- City AttorneyWe provide legal services to the Mayor, Board of Supervisors, elected officials, and agencies of the City and County of San Francisco.
- Civil Grand JuryWe scrutinize the conduct of public business and investigate operations of the City and County of San Francisco.
- Civil Service CommissionWe maintain a fair system to make sure the City hires the best-qualified people for public service.
- Committee on Information TechnologyCOIT is the main governance body that makes decisions regarding the future of the City’s technology.
- Contract Monitoring DivisionWe oversee the City's contracting process to ensure economic justice for all.
- Controller's OfficeWe work to ensure the City's financial integrity and accountability, making San Francisco a better place to live and work.
- Convention Facilities DepartmentWe are responsible for management and operations of the Moscone Center.
- Copy: Department of ElectionsWe conduct free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco.
- Copy: Department of Public Health Human Resources Help CenterWe are dedicated to providing our applicants and employees with a positive experience in the hiring process and in the workplace.
- Copy: Elections CommissionWe oversee all public elections in San Francisco.
- Copy: San Francisco Law LibraryWe are free and open to all.
- Data AcademyA training program for City and County of San Francisco staff. Explore, refine and enhance skills in data use, data management, and process improvement. Data Academy is produced as a collaboration between the Office of the Controller and Data SF.
- DataSFWe seek to transform the way the City works through the use of data.
- Department of Building InspectionDBI approves plans and issues permits for all construction in the City. We make sure buildings are safe and comply with building and housing codes.
- Department of Disability and Aging ServicesDAS coordinates services for older adults, veterans, people with disabilities, and their families.
- Department of Early Childhood
- Department of ElectionsWe conduct free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco.
- Department of Emergency ManagementDEM manages San Francisco's every day and not-so-everyday emergencies. DEM also helps everyone in San Francisco know how to prepare for emergencies, and what to do to be safe during one.
- Department of Police AccountabilityWe investigate complaints about police officers and recommend policy changes.
- Department of Public HealthWe protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans.
- Department of Public Health Human ResourcesWe are dedicated to providing our applicants and employees with a positive experience in the hiring process and in the workplace.
- Department of TechnologyWe provide innovative technology services that are resilient and secure to deliver equitable public services.
- Department of Technology (Alt)We provide innovative technology services that are resilient and secure, and play a key role in the equitable delivery of public services.
- Digital ServicesWe transform how residents interact with the City by building services designed around the people that use them.
- Digital ServicesWe transform how residents interact with the City by building services designed around the people that use them.
- Disaster CouncilWe meet to plan emergency response in San Francisco.
- Disease Prevention and ControlWe protect the health of all San Franciscans
- District AttorneyWe promote public safety and responsible reform through restoring accountability and consequences to the criminal justice system in San Francisco.
- DPH Office of Compliance and Privacy AffairsThe San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) Office of Compliance and Privacy Affairs (OCPA) promotes a high standard of conduct and integrity that is core to DPH’s mission and beliefs. OCPA provides guidance, resources, and support to clinical and other departmental operations to help protect patients, safeguard sensitive information, and help mitigate and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
- DRAFT Permit CenterThe Permit Center is a division of the City Administrator's Office that empowers residents and businesses in San Francisco by centralizing and streamlining services that are key to improving homes and properties, opening and running a business, and planning community events.
- Emergency Medical Services AgencyThe Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA) provides oversight for the Emergency Medical Services System in San Francisco. We direct, plan, monitor, and evaluate the San Francisco EMS System in collaboration with system and community providers.
- Entertainment CommissionWe permit and regulate entertainment for venues and events in San Francisco.
- Environmental HealthWe help San Franciscans live and work safely by making sure our local businesses, restaurants, homes, and air and water sources meet health requirements.
- Environment DepartmentWe provide solutions that advance climate protection and enhance quality of life for all San Franciscans.
- Ethics CommissionWe educate about and enforce governmental ethics laws, including audits, investigations and enforcement.
- Film SFWe champion filming in San Francisco to support a diversity of storytellers and our thriving production community.
- Fine Arts MuseumsThe de Young and the Legion of Honor are the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Together, they are the City's largest public arts institution.
- Fire commissionThe Fire Commission ensures that the San Francisco Fire Department effectively implements its Mission
- Fire DepartmentSFFD protects San Franciscans from fires and natural disasters, through education and emergency services.
- Grants for the ArtsWe provide general operating support for arts and culture organizations, and fund re-granting to individual artists and groups.
- Historic Preservation CommissionWe advise the City on San Francisco historic preservation goals, policies and programs.
- Homelessness and Supportive HousingHSH strives to make homelessness in San Francisco rare, brief, and one-time.
- Human ResourcesWe manage the City's workforce, recruit diverse talent, and ensure the well-being of its employees.
- Human Rights CommissionThe San Francisco Human Rights Commission works in service of the City’s anti-discrimination laws to further racial solidarity, equity, and healing.
- Human Services AgencyHSA offers food and cash assistance, health insurance, job training, early education, and supportive care.
- Immigrant Services and ResourcesImmigrant Services and Resources helps immigrants, asylees, refugees and service providers connect to resources, opportunities, and more.
- Jury Commissioner (Jury Duty)Information about Jury Duty. You can also call the Juror Information Line on 415-551-3608.
- Juvenile Justice Coordinating CouncilWe develop and implement a continuum of county-based responses to juvenile crime.
- Juvenile Probation CommissionWe oversee the Juvenile Probation Department.
- Juvenile Probation DepartmentWe promote community safety by helping juvenile justice-involved young people and their families to thrive.
- Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation CenterOur mission is to provide a welcoming, therapeutic, and healing environment that promotes individual health and wellbeing.
- Mayor's Office of Education
- Mayor's Office of Housing and Community DevelopmentMOHCD supports residents with affordable housing opportunities and essential services to build strong communities.
- Mayor's Office of Innovationin·no·va·tion - The process of doing something new or different to make tomorrow better than today.
- Mayor's Office on DisabilityThe Mayor’s Officer on Disability assists City departments in making all programs, services, benefits, activities, and facilities owned, operated, or funded by the City and County of San Francisco accessible to and useable by individuals with disabilities.
- Mental Health and substance use care in San Francisco
- Municipal Transportation AgencyThe SFMTA manages Muni, walking, bicycling, parking, driving, paratransit, and taxis.
- Office of CannabisWe issue cannabis business permits, write cannabis regulations, and foster equity.
- Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant AffairsWe operate and fund programs that help immigrants. We also help the City meet the Language Access Ordinance.
- Office of Community Investment & InfrastructureOCII is responsible for development in Mission Bay, Transbay, and Hunters Point Shipyard and Candlestick Point.
- Office of Contract AdministrationWe help the City procure goods and services to provide residents with essential government services.
- Office of Economic and Workforce DevelopmentOEWD strives to create a thriving and resilient economy, where barriers to economic and workforce opportunities are removed, and prosperity is shared equitably by all.
- Office of Financial EmpowermentWe work to strengthen the economic security and mobility of all San Franciscans.
- Office of Labor Standards EnforcementThe San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) advances the welfare of San Francisco’s workers through the enforcement of labor laws, proactive public education, and high quality public service.
- Office of Small BusinessSan Francisco's central point of information for small businesses.
- Office of the Chief Medical ExaminerWe are responsible for the medicolegal investigation and the certification of the cause of death and the manner of death for only those deaths under our jurisdiction (sudden, unexpected, or violent deaths); such as deaths outside a hospital or the care of a physician, accidental drug overdose, or suspected suicides or homicides. Find out more below.
- Office of the County ClerkWe issue marriage, birth and death certificates, fictitious business names, City IDs, notary services, environmental filings, and professional registrations.
Office Hours: Monday to Friday
Processing Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Information Only: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Office of the Inspector GeneralWe investigate allegations of misconduct against the San Francisco Sheriff's Office and its employees.
- Office of the MayorMayor London Breed is the 45th Mayor of San Francisco and the first African-American woman elected to the position.
- Permit CenterA centralized service center for construction, special events, and business permitting.
- Police DepartmentWe're honored to serve our extraordinary city, building a police force that mirrors San Francisco's traditions, talent and diversity.
- PortWe manage San Francisco's waterfront, and advance environmentally and financially sustainable maritime, recreational, and economic opportunities.
- Public DefenderWe protect and defend the rights of our indigent clients accused of crimes, through legal advocacy.
- Public Utilities CommissionWe provide drinking water and wastewater services to San Francisco and hydroelectric and solar power to municipal departments.
- Public WorksWe are one of the largest and most complex municipal operations in the City, with a 1,600-member workforce and a $384 million annual operating budget.
- Real Estate DivisionWe manage the acquisition, sale, and leasing of real estate property for City departments.
- Recreation and Park DepartmentWe take care of San Francisco's parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and sports facilities.
- Recreation & Park CommissionWe establish the policies by which the Recreation and Park Department operates.
- RED Outdoor MarketsMarkets for everyone. Buy local produce, shop for local artisan gifts and artwork, pick up rare finds at the flea market. Our markets are managed by Real Estate Division, City and County of San Francisco.
- Refuse Rate Board Meetings And Related EventsThe Refuse Rate Board reviews the costs and operations of San Francisco refuse collectors and adopts rate orders with the goal of maintaining rate stability and accountability based on evidence and records made during public hearings. The Refuse Rate Board is composed of the City Administrator (chair) the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, and an appointed Ratepayer Representative.
- Rent BoardProtecting tenants from excessive rent increases and unjust evictions while assuring landlords fair and adequate rents.
- San Francisco City Hall Events OfficeWe manage private event rentals in City Hall, such as weddings, nonprofit galas, and corporate celebrations.
- San Francisco Community Investment FundThe San Francisco Community Investment Fund (SFCIF) is a nonprofit financial institution operated by the City and County of San Francisco that uses New Market Tax Credits (NMTCs) to help fund projects with substantial and sustainable community benefits in low-income SF neighborhoods.
- San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (SFERS)SFERS administers a pension and a compensation plan for current and retired City workers.
- San Francisco Government TVSFGovTV delivers the best of City Hall on San Francisco cable channels 26, and 78 and by our Video on Demand service.
- San Francisco Health Service SystemSFHSS administers the health benefits for all City and County of San Francisco, SFUSD, City College of San Francisco, and the San Francisco Superior Court’s employees and retirees.
- San Francisco Law LibraryWe offer free legal information resources and services to help you understand the law and protect your legal rights.
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- SF City JobsCurrent City and County of San Francisco job openings.
- SF LibraryWe provide free and equal access to information, knowledge, independent learning and the joys of reading.
- SF PlanningUnder the direction of the Planning Commission, we work to help guide the growth and development of our City.
- SF Unified School DistrictWe provide every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.
- Sheriff's Department Oversight BoardWe evaluate the work of the Office of Inspector General (OIG)
- Sheriff's OfficeWe work with the public, the criminal justice system, and community stakeholders to safeguard the lives, rights, and property of all people we serve.
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- Status of WomenWe promote equitable treatment and foster the advancement of women and girls.
- Sunshine Ordinance Task ForceWe work to make sure operations and decisions in San Francisco government are kept transparent and public.
- Superior CourtWe are committed to providing fair and just outcomes for all people who use our Courts.
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- The Food Security Task ForceThe Food Security Task Force was created by the Board of Supervisors with the purpose of making recommendations on policies and programs to improve food security.
- The Office of CybersecurityWe secure San Francisco government systems, educate staff and residents, and lead the way on cybersecure best practices.
- Treasure Island Development AuthorityA non-profit, public benefit agency dedicated to the economic development of former Naval Station Treasure Island.
- Treasurer & Tax CollectorThe Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector is the banker, tax collector, collection agent and investment officer for the City.
- War MemorialThe War Memorial and Performing Arts Center manages and operates the world-class performing arts and event spaces housed in Davies Symphony Hall, the War Memorial Opera House, and the Veteran’s Building.